MOPED RIDER AND LORRY DRIVER SOUGHT AS POLICE …

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a woman in her 40s was critically injured after being hit by a car in Cowes this morning (Thursday).

As previously reported by Island Echo^[1], the casualty has been airlifted to the mainland in a potentially life-threatening condition after being hit by a white Kia Picanto on Newport Road, Cowes at just gone 08:00.

Now, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is keen to identify any witnesses, in particular 2 specific vehicle drivers who may have witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it.

Officers would like to speak to the rider of a red motorcycle and the driver of a white lorry.

Newport Road remains closed between the junctions of Smithards Lane and Milton Road as on-scene investigations continue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 101, quoting 44230406606. You can also submit information online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/^[2]. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The driver of the Kia, a man in his 70s, was initially arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink or drunks but he has since been released with no further action.

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References

1. ^{^} previously reported by Island Echo (www.islandecho.co.uk)
2. ^{^} https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ (www.hampshire.police.uk)
3. ^{^} here (www.islandecho.co.uk)