Postman, 40, is killed on the job when his Royal Mail van rolls down steep bank
- 40-year-old died on The Downs Road, Isle of Wight, on Saturday morning
- Police were called at 7.38am after receiving reports of a single vehicle collision
- Hampshire Police are appealing for more information or dashcam footage
A 40-year-old postman has died on the Isle of Wight after his Royal Mail van rolled down a steep bank.
The man died on Saturday morning on The Downs Road on the Isle of Wight.
Police were called at 7.38am after reports of a single vehicle collision.
A 40-year-old postman has died on the Isle of Wight after his Royal Mail van rolled down a steep bank (file photo)
The man from Southampton was killed on the Downs Road on the Isle of Wight (pictured) on Saturday morning
The man from Southampton died in the collision and officers said no other cars were involved.
Hampshire Police said: ‘We are investigating following a fatal collision on the Isle of Wight this morning (Saturday June 6).
‘The Royal Mail van had left the road and went down a steep embankment, just west of Newport Shute.
‘The occupant, a man aged 40, from Southampton, died as a result.
‘His next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by specialist officers.
‘Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or saw the vehicle driving in the area prior to it.
A Royal Mail spokesman said: ‘We were deeply saddened to learn about this incident. Our thoughts are with our colleague’s family and friends at this difficult time. We are currently helping police with their investigations’
‘In addition, if you have dash cam footage of the vehicle and/or the collision please call us.’
The Downs Road was closed for more than eight hours following the police callout as officers investigated.
A Royal Mail spokesman said: ‘We were deeply saddened to learn about this incident.
‘Our thoughts are with our colleague’s family and friends at this difficult time. We are currently helping police with their investigations.’
They are now appealing for more information or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident to contact them on 101 and quite the incident number 159 with the date June 6.