A devastating incident transpired at Car Wash Bay on Bishopstoke Road in Eastleigh, resulting in the demise of a 35-year-old man and prompting two arrests on charges of gross negligence manslaughter. The unfortunate occurrence unfolded around noon on Sunday when the victim was struck by a vehicle at 12:14 pm, sustaining severe injuries.
Despite the swift response of emergency services, including the dispatch of an air ambulance, it proved unnecessary as the injured man was blue-lighted to the hospital by road. However, the individual’s condition deteriorated, leading to his passing, as confirmed by the police. A spokesperson expressed, “Despite the dedicated efforts of medical professionals, the man regrettably passed away in the hospital last night.”
In the aftermath of this tragedy, two arrests have been made this morning in connection with the incident. A 42-year-old man and a 53-year-old man, both residents of Southampton, are currently in police custody on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. They are undergoing questioning by authorities as part of the ongoing investigation.
These recent arrests add to the total tally of three individuals apprehended in relation to the incident. The initial arrest occurred on Sunday at the scene, involving a 23-year-old man from Southampton. He was taken into custody on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and driving a vehicle while unfit through drugs. Currently released on bail until 21st April, he remains under investigation.
The aftermath of the incident saw the car wash cordoned off, with the area teeming with police presence. Crime scene investigators meticulously gathered evidence to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Police authorities are urging potential witnesses to come forward. A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary stated, “If you were in the area at the time and witnessed anything of the incident, please contact 101 and quote incident number 44240029591.” Witnesses can also report information online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Furthermore, the police are keen on obtaining any available footage related to the incident, including dashcam footage, mobile phone recordings, or CCTV footage. This additional evidence may prove crucial in establishing the sequence of events leading to the tragic outcome.
As the investigation unfolds, the community is left grappling with the repercussions of the incident. The car wash, now cordoned off, stands as a sombre reminder of the tragic events that unfolded on Sunday. The police, in their appeal for information, hope to garner support from the public to piece together the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
In conclusion, the community mourns the loss of a life and anxiously awaits further developments in the investigation. The arrests made signal the seriousness with which authorities are treating the incident, emphasising the importance of a thorough and impartial inquiry into the circumstances that led to the tragedy. As the legal process unfolds, the community stands united in the quest for justice and understanding, hoping that lessons can be learned to prevent such heartbreaking incidents in the future.
