Motorcyclist dies on Isle of Wight after crashing into laundrette
A MOTORCYCLIST has died crashing into a laundrette on the Isle of Wight.
Police said the man crashed in Green Street, near High Street by St Johns Road traffic lights in Ryde.
A Hampshire police spokesman said: ‘The roads are closed in the area and diversions have been put in place. It is likely to be several hours until they are lifted.
‘The motorcycle crashed into the corner of a launderette in Green Street - it's not believed at this stage that any other vehicle was involved.
‘The man, who had been riding an orange Kawasaki motorbike, was taken to St Mary's Hospital in Newport but died of his injuries.
‘Officers from our Roads Policing Unit are now asking for anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the motorcyclist shortly before the crash to contact them.
‘They'd also like to hear from anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident to get in touch.
‘They are asked to call 101 quoting reference 44200432908.’