Investigations continue into third fatal collision on open roads

Monday, 6 June 2016 at 00:00

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash yesterday which claimed the life of a local resident.

It happened at around 3.15pm on Peel Road between Quarterbridge and the Braddan oak tree.

The crash involved a white Peugeot van and a red Suzuki Jimmy - both were being driven by locals.

One of the occupants received injuries which proved to be fatal a short time later at Noble's Hospital.

Anyone who witnessed what happened has been asked to contact the Roads Policing Team at Police Headquarters.

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