Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a woman in her 40s was critically injured after being hit by a car in Cowes this morning (Thursday).
As previously reported by Island Echo, the casualty has been airlifted to the mainland in a potentially life-threatening condition after being hit by a white Kia Picanto on Newport Road, Cowes at just gone 08:00.
Now, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is keen to identify any witnesses, in particular 2 specific vehicle drivers who may have witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it.
Officers would like to speak to the rider of a red motorcycle and the driver of a white lorry.
Newport Road remains closed between the junctions of Smithards Lane and Milton Road as on-scene investigations continue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 101, quoting 44230406606. You can also submit information online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The driver of the Kia, a man in his 70s, was initially arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink or drunks but he has since been released with no further action.
Over 70’s should be on the bus. You want to improve road safety AND increase bus use, put an age cap on driving licences.
What part of ‘released without further action’ did you not understand?
What planet are you from? What about people who just ‘step out’ without looking, or mobile phone zombies. There’s already enough freeloaders on the bus as it is.
I agree with you to some extent, I think once a person gets to 70 they should retake a test. Too many times I’ve had near misses due to an older person not having any lane discipline, especially on the Asda roundabout. I’m then left feeling bad for having to use my horn to alert them of my presence.
The important thing about this story is I hope the pedestrian makes a full and speedy recovery.
And those who drive with no tax or insurance and think the road belongs to just them??? Not just over 70’s!!
There is just a bad attitude to driving on this island a lot just don’t care it needs to be stopped and punishment need to be harder.You are in charge of a vehicle then you have to take responsibility for your driving and your actions