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Man Dies In Godshill Collision

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter Sun, 29 July 2012 9:49AM

A man in a wheelchair has died after colliding with a car in Godshill last night (Saturday).

According to a spokesperson from Hampshire Police the incident happened on Newport Road at around 10:35pm.

The man, from Godshill, collided with a 4x4 vehicle, believed to be a Vauxhall Frontera.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for more than seven hours while police carried out investigations.

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