Operation Cendal – Man seriously injured after Isle of Wight crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash in Blackwater on the Isle of Wight in which a man was seriously injured.
Officers were called to the A3020 Blackwater Hollow shortly after 1am on Thursday, September 30, following reports of a car colliding with a tree.
It is believed that a Ford Focus ST was travelling towards Rookley when it left the road to the off-side on a left-hand bend, hit a tree and spun 180 degrees before coming to rest on the verge with the tree on top of it.
A 30-year-old man from Ventnor, who was identified to police as the driver, sustained serious, life threatening injuries and is currently being treated at St Mary’s Hospital. He is currently in a critical but stable condition.
A 23-year-old man also from Ventnor who identified himself as the passenger, sustained minor injuries and was also treated at St Mary’s Hospital but was later released.
Officers would like to hear from anyone who saw the car prior to the crash or the crash itself.
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Bob Hammersley, at the Roads Policing Unit in Shanklin, quoting Operation Cendal, on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45.
Notes to editors – A 23-year-old man from Ventnor was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol and was released on police bail until November 25.
