Police are appealing for witnesses and motorists with dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision involving two motorcycles on the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas.
Dorset Police received a report of the incident at 9:12 a.m. on Sunday, August 10. Emergency services attended the scene, and the road was closed between Winterbourne Abbas and the Monkeys Jump roundabout near Poundbury to allow specialist officers to investigate.
A 74-year-old man from Exmouth, Devon, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
Sergeant Mike Burt, of the Roads Policing Team, expressed condolences, saying:
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who sadly died in this collision.
We know there were a large number of witnesses to this incident, and I am appealing for anyone who saw what happened and has not already spoken to police to please come forward.
Also, I am keen to speak to any motorists who captured dashcam footage of the manner of driving of other motorists involved or of the moments leading up to the collision. You may have vital information to assist our enquiries.
Finally, I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while the road closures are in place.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Dorset Police via the website at www.dorset.police.uk, by email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101 and quoting occurrence number 55250118032.
Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
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