Isle of Wight Police are investigating a report of dangerous driving in Newport.

It’s alleged a man driving a white Luton van uphill on Staplers Road in the direction of Ryde nearly collided with a blue car, which was travelling downhill in the opposite direction towards Newport.

The incident took place at the lower end of Staplers Road shortly before the section where the road splits into two lanes for the junction of Fairlee Road sometime between 1.30pm and 1.55pm on Thursday, November 12, 2009.

The van is reported to have had a company logo on one of its sides.

Investigating officer, PC Sarah Waldegrave of Hampshire Constabulary’s Isle of Wight Targeted Patrol Teams (TPT) said: 

“Police would like to speak with anybody who saw what happened, in particular a woman driving a second blue car, possibly a Mini or a Peugeot. This potential witness was travelling downhill along Staplers Road, directly behind the car that was nearly involved in a collision with the van. The woman in the following blue car is reported to have made a gesture to the lady driving in front of her to acknowledge that there was nearly a collision.”

This woman, or anyone with information, is asked to phone Newport Police Station on 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. >From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call police on 0845 045 45 45.