Police are appealing for witnesses after an accident at Kewaigue in the early hours of this morning.

A police statement on their Facebook page said: ’At approximately 2.05am on Saturday, April 1, a dark coloured Toyota car was involved in a road traffic collision in Kewaigue, having driven at speed along the Old Castletown Road, in the area of the Nunnery, Douglas.

’As a result of this incident, the road remained shut for a number of hours whilst collision investigation was undertaken.

’It is believed that there were other road users in the area at the time who may have witnessed the driving of this vehicle.

’Anyone who thinks they may be able to assist the police with any information is urged to contact Douglas Police Headquarters on 631212.’