This in from the police, in their own words. Ed
Police in Ryde are trying to trace the owner of a white van who came to the aid of an injured scooterist in Brading last week.
The woman had been travelling along Downs Road in Brading at about 4.40pm on Tuesday, September 3, when a car is alleged to have knocked her off her scooter as it overtook.
Car driver failed to stop
The 41-year-old woman described the vehicle, which failed to stop at the scene of the accident, as a Blue sports hatchback, possibly a Corsa with a black wing, two men were in the vehicle at the time.
Investigating Officer, PC Michael Giddens of Ryde Safer Neghbourhoods Team said:
“We are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen this incident and we would like to talk to the man in the white van who came to the rider’s assistance.
“The woman was left very shaken by the episode and although she declined any medical assistance, she was left with grazes and bruising and her scooter was badly damaged.”
Get in touch
Anyone with information can contact PC Giddens at Ryde Police Station by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
