An 80-year-old man sustained potentially life-changing injuries in yesterday’s crash in Arreton, which has prompted Police to issue an appeal for information.
It was just before 14:20 that emergency services were deployed to the A3056 – the main road between Sandown and Newport – near to the cycle path crossing, as first reported by Island Echo.
A Citoren C3 and a Skoda Kamiq collided, resulting in the driver of the C3 sustaining significant injuries. He has since been flown to Southampton General Hospital for treatment.
The 2 occupants of the Skoda received minor injuries.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it. Perhaps you captured something on dashcam?
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 101, quoting 44250376934. You can also submit information online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/.
Before the ageist idiots start, look at statistics. Under 25s more likely to have accidents. That is why their insurance is so high.
That is very true, us older ones drive more sensibly and
respect the rules.
I pray all involved make a speedy recovery.
In any accident, our first thoughts should always be with those injured – the rest can be fixed. As far as ascribing responsibility is concerned, it is always to base such judgements (if judge you must, on facts and not prejudice of any sort.
Right and look how many elderly drivers here can’t use roundabouts or indicators
The same can be said for a lot of drivers especially middle aged ones, take a look at the roundabout on the road coming from Sandown going into Godshill, the amount of ALL drivers who just dont give way to traffic coming from their right, FACT.