Police have today (Saturday) put out an appeal for witnesses following a serious collision in East Cowes last month that left a 22-year-old pedestrian with serious injuries.
A statement issued by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary says officers were called at 22:34 on 20th July to reports of a collision between a Surron motorbike and a pedestrian on Beatrice Avenue, at the junction with South Bank Road.
As first reported by Island Echo, the pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with a serious injury.
The rider, a 20-year-old man from East Cowes, was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, driving without insurance, and failing to stop after a collision.
He has since been released on police bail.
It was said that when officers arrived at the scene, the bike involved in the collision was no longer present, with those in attendance suspecting it was moved by a third party.
As a result, police are appealing for any witnesses who may be able to assist their enquiries.
Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the collision? Perhaps you have dash-cam footage that may be of assistance?
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 with reference 44260348662.
