Scooter rider dies in Isle of Wight crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the Isle of Wight.

Officers were called at just before 9.40pm last night (25 August) to reports of a road traffic collision on Newport Road, Apse Heath.

This involved a scooter and a car.

The male rider of the scooter was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 36 year old woman from Ventnor has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She remains in custody at this time.

Road closures were put in place last night and these have now been lifted.

Officers are investigating the circumstances that led to this collision.

Anyone with information or relevant dashcam or CCTV footage should call 101 giving reference number 44220346694.

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