27 July 2026
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Isle of Man News

Business Owner Dies After Crash

Stephen Hands, founder of Swift Motors, has died following a crash near Peel on Tuesday morning.

Mr Hands was 61.

At 10:35am on Tuesday, an RTC occurred at the junction of Glenn Mooar Road and the Poortown Road, Peel involving a white Transit Connect van and a motorcycle.

The Police said: “The Isle of Man Constabulary sadly reports that the rider of the motorcycle, 61 year old Mr Stephen Hands sadly succumbed to his injuries and has passed away in hospital.

“The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very sad time.”

Investigation

Police are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or was travelling in the area at the time, in particular, the driver of a white van that was travelling towards Ballig Bridge from the direction of Peel on the Poortown Road.

For anyone travelling in the area around the time, the Police are also asking them to check any dash camera footage that may assist.

Anyone with any information is requested to contact the Roads Policing Unit, via Police Headquarters on 631212, quoting police investigation reference 97/3590/25.

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