A pensioner is fighting for his life after coming off his bicycle in foggy conditions.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 15:38 on Sunday (8th November) after a man was found on Niton Road near, Godshill, after coming off his pedal cycle.
The incident occurred between the Roud Road and Appleford Road junctions. Conditions on that afternoon were very foggy.
Police closed the road for several hours, Island Echo understands, whilst investigations into the incident took place.
The man, aged 72, was taken to hospital in a life threatening condition, where he remains at this time.
The matter is under investigation.
