Appeal following serious collision in Sandown

We are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision in Sandown.

Police were called at 5.17pm yesterday (Tuesday 31st December) to reports of a collision on the roundabout junction of Avenue Road, High Street and Culver Parade.

This involved a grey Nissan Qashqai and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a man in his 40's, suffered serious injuries and was taken to St Mary's Hospital.

A 73-year-old man from Brading has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has been released under investigation while further enquiries are carried out.

We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision, and in particular anyone who saw the pedestrian at the roundabout prior to the collision.

If you have information, please call 101 quoting reference 44240566663.

You can also make a report online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/