Male rider in his teens seriously injured in collision with car

A collision involving a car and a motorcycle has left a teenager with serious injuries.

Corhampton Road in Bournemouth was closed for several hours while police investigated the collision between a yellow Fiat Panda hatchback and a Peugeot motorcycle yesterday afternoon.

The male rider – aged in his teens – was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact them.

Sergeant Gareth Thomas, of Dorset Police’s traffic unit, said: “A road closure remained in place for several hours while officers investigated the collision and I would like to thank members of the public for their patience during this time.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or the manner of driving of the vehicles involved in the moments leading up to the collision, to please come forward.

“Also, I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have relevant dashcam footage from Christchurch Road from around 2pm to 2.40pm on Monday 22 January 2024.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 22:350.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.


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