Witness Appeal After Man Dies In Car
Oct 28th, 2009 | By Duncan Smith | Isle of Wight News From The Island PulseThe death of a man in his car near St Helen’s has brought an appeal for witnesses who saw the man driving before his death.
At about 3.54pm Monday, October 26th, John Rhodes, 77, of The Fairway, Sandown, was driving a grey Mercedes A160 from St Helen’s towards Brading on the B3330 Carpenters Road. As he neared Rowborough corner, Mr Rhodes’ car slowed and veered off the road, where a wing mirror collided with a hedge before stopping. No other vehicles were involved.
All emergency services attended, but Mr Rhodes died at the scene. Police are investigating the possibility that he suffered a medical episode at the wheel.
Officers from the Shanklin Roads Policing Unit want to hear from anyone who saw the car being driven between St Helen’s and Rowborough corner or who witnessed the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Shanklin Roads Policing Unit on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45.
