UPDATED 15:22*
A 36-year-old Isle of Wight driver has been arrested after a collision in which an elderly pedestrian was seriously injured.
Emergency services were called at 5.57pm yesterday (Tuesday) to reports of a collision involving a Hyundai Getz and a pedestrian on The Broadway in Sandown close to the junction with Leed Street.
The pedestrian, an 81-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to St Mary’s Hospital.
The road was closed for several hours while officers investigated.
A police spokesman said: "A 36-year-old woman from Ryde has been arrested in connection with the incident and has been bailed until February 19."

* Isle of Wight NHS confirmed the man had been airlifted to Southampton General Hospital this morning (Wednesday), where he was admitted to the intensive care unit.

Reporter: richardw@iwcpmail.co.uk