A cyclist is being treated by paramedics for injuries sustained in a hit-and-run collision on the outskirts of Ryde this morning (Sunday).
It was just before 11:40 that the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service was called to Green Lane, at the junction with Ashey Road, to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a bicycle.
Island Echo understands a Renault Clio – red in colour – was travelling away from Ryde towards Brading when it came into contact with the well-equipped cyclist.
Witnesses say that the vehicle had overtaken the cyclist and was turning left into Green Lane when it clipped the male cyclist, resulting in him falling from his bicycle.
The car failed to stop, continuing towards Brading.
An ambulance crew, critical care paramedic and an operational commander from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are on scene and are tending to the casualty, who is expected to be conveyed to St Mary’s Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
His injuries are not thought to be serious.
Green Lane is currently closed in both directions as emergency services continue their work at the scene, but the road is expected to reopen shortly.
It is the second hit-and-run incident in a little over 12 hours, with a pedestrian mowed down by a car that failed to stop in Sandown last night (Saturday).
UPDATE @ 15:16 – Police say that the driver of the car involved in this morning’s collision has now been located.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has confirmed that the driver – thought to be female – was located ‘a short while’ after the collision.
She has been spoken to by officers.
The cyclist, a man in his 60s who is understood to be visiting the Island for the weekend, sustained minor injuries, it’s said.
Enquiries are ongoing to determine the full circumstances of what happened.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting 44260460195, or you can report online: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
I have to ask, but what is a “well equipped” cyclist as reported?
Most of the ones I come across are not very well equipped in the brain department, more a case of all the gear and no idea.
WOW, 2 hit and runs of holidaymakers on the IOW in as many days. Not much of an advertisement for future visitors to our Island.
Thankfully not ‘serious’ injuries but even severe bruising can be extremely painful!
I just hope their punishments fit their crimes.
The state of island roads is shocking, we need more law
and order on island roads.
The island needs more safety measures put in place
speed cameras, CCTV and speed humps etc.
Glad to hear the cyclist is ok, to drive away from the
scene of an accident is shocking and such motorists
should face the full force of the law.
“Not feeble excuses from the offender”!
Yes, let’s make travelling by car so difficult and annoying that people abandon them completely. Horse and cart seems like the logical next step. After all, who doesn’t want to spend half a day getting somewhere that used to take 20 minutes?
I am glad you agree, let’s do so.
20mph is plenty and saves lives in the process.
Lord Sir Sadiq Khan knows that 20mph
is the future of motoring.
Bring it on.
Absolutely, because the best way to improve life is to make every journey take longer. Most people are just trying to get to work, pick up the kids, or get on with their day. Sensible speed limits in the right places make perfect sense, but blanket restrictions that treat every road the same often create more frustration than solutions. Common sense has to come into it somewhere.
Mr Khan’s record (just look up some stats) speaks for itself!
Yes, let’s make travelling by car so difficult and annoying that people abandon them completely.
That’s a splendid idea. Great for the environment. Good for health. An all around wonderful plan.
Horse and cart seems like the logical next step.
Or walk, run, cycle, bus… the options are there. Human powered travel for those who can. Public transport for those who can’t. And less traffic will increase efficiency of buses. You’ve really hit the nail on the head. Are you a socialist eco-warrior? I love your thinking!
After all, who doesn’t want to spend half a day getting somewhere that used to take 20 minutes?
Quite right! Hardly half a day, 20 minutes in a car is probably a hour on a bicycle. And much more fun on a bike or a walk. Bus fares are cheaper than car parking charges, so a few minutes extra on a journey to save money, improve your health and improve the environment is a price worth paying. I’m with you. Let’s do it!
Great idea, you know it makes sense
people lived without vehicles gears ago.
Horse and carts don’t breakdown plus you don’t have
to purchase fuel or pay Road funds fees.
You may be ready to head back to the dark ages, but most people are quite attached to modern conveniences like getting to work, collecting the kids, and arriving somewhere before next Tuesday.
Well equipped ? must be the tight lycra giving that away. Hope he is ok, it will have been a shock for sure.
I am that 60 year old cyclist, small facture to hip great. BUT what I really need to say is a MASSIVE THANKS to all the people who stopped and help myself and my son at the scene, something that should really not of happened, I never got to say thanks to them its good to see there are still good people out there that are willing to help others
I hope you and your bicycle are back exploring this beautiful Island again soon.
Cycling here is a tremendous pleasure and privilege.