A motorbike rider is in hospital with life threatening injuries after his Yamaha was in collision with a white BMW 118i in Christchurch.
Police are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage, after the incident on the B3074 Fairmile Road at the junction with Stour Road at around 4.30pm yesterday.
The rider – a local man aged in his 50s – sustained serious injuries. His next of kin has been informed.
Police Sergeant Dave Cotterill, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “This incident occurred at a busy time of day and I understand there were a number of motorists in the area who may have seen what happened.
“I would ask any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please come forward.
“Also, I am keen to hear from anyone who may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.
“Finally, I would like to thank the public for their patience while emergency services were in the area treating the injured man and carrying out an examination of the scene.”
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 occurrence number 55240170166.