Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a road traffic collision on Beaper Shute, Ryde on Sunday which has left a motorist with a broken back.
As first reported by Island Echo, emergency services were called to the scene between Ryde and Brading at around 11:00 after a 41-year-old man driving a blue Porsche 911 Turbo lost control and crashed. The driver had to be extracted from the car by firefighters from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and he was taken to St Mary’s Hospital, where he has since been diagnosed with a broken back.
PC Lucinda Critchlow said:
“At the time of the incident there were numerous other vehicles using Beaper Shute, which is a busy main route in and out of Ryde.
“We are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the Porsche driving prior to the incident or who witnessed the crash itself, to come forward as they may have information which could assist our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Critchlow on 101. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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