Island man dies in USA crash

By Emily Pearce

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

 

AN ISLE of Wight man has died in a motorcycle crash in the USA.

Ian Ferguson, 32, from Cowes, was killed in the collision on Friday, August 17.

He was riding a rented motorcycle in California when the bike drifted into oncoming traffic and collided with a small pick-up truck, according to local media reports.

The incident is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol.

An IT development officer at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Mr Ferguson was a keen motorcyclist who enjoyed travelling abroad.

Reporter: emilyp@iwcpmail.co.uk

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