Man Who Died in Crash Named
Police have named the man who died following a crash yesterday afternoon.
It’s been confirmed as 21-year-old Nesta Haselden from Peel.
The crash, which involved two vehicles and one motorbike, happened close to the Queen Elizabeth II High School (QEII) on Douglas Road in Peel at around 4.18pm on Wednesday, August 7.
In a statement issued at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, police said the man died after ‘sustaining serious injuries’.
Two male drivers were arrested and have since been bailed, the force confirmed.
Due to the bail, Police say they will not be naming the two individuals at this time.
An investigation is ongoing.
The full Police statement reads: ‘Following on from our witness appeal in relation to a road traffic collision which occurred at approximately 16:18 hours on Wednesday 7th August 2024, in the area of Douglas Road, Peel, we sadly confirm as a result of sustaining fatal injuries, the death of Nesta Haselden, aged 21 years.
‘We would like to pass our condolences to the family and friends of Mr Haselden.
‘The family of Mr Haselden are currently being supported by specialist trained officers.
‘We request that the public refrain from speculating as to the causation of the collision at this time and would ask the privacy of all is respected at this time.
‘We can confirm that one motorcycle and two cars were involved in this collision.
‘The two male drivers of both cars who were subsequently arrested have now been released on bail whilst investigations continue to determine the circumstances of the collision.
‘As the investigation continues, we ask that any witnesses who were in the area of Douglas Road, Peel, on Wednesday the 7th of August 2024, between 16:00 hrs and 16:30 hrs, who feel they may have any information which may assist us, and who are yet to be spoken to by Police, to please make contact with us at Police Headquarters on (01624) 631212 quoting reference number 97/5141/24, or alternatively via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.’
As a result of the crash, a section of the A1 Douglas to Peel Road was closed from the junction in Peel, encompassing Queens Drive, Tynwald Road, and Albany Road, to the junction at Tynwald, St John’s.
It remained close from around 4.20pm until around 11.30pm on Wednesday.
