A CAR left the road near Sandown last night (Saturday), colliding with a hedge.

Police were called at 8.01pm to a report that a vehicle had left the road on Morton Common.

The driver, a man in his 30s, ‘is safe and well,’ said Isle of Wight Police.

The major Sandown road was closed while the vehilce, a green Saab 9000, was recovered.

Isle of Wight County Press: Picture courtesy of Isle of Wight Police Facebook page.Picture courtesy of Isle of Wight Police Facebook page.

The road reopened at around 11.30pm.

Police say the incident is being treated as an accident at this time.