Officers are appealing for witnesses or any motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision in Ferndown.
On Friday, 11 September 2026, at around 1pm, a collision occurred between a beige Nissan Qashqai and a blue Range Rover on the westbound carriageway of the A31 approaching Ameysford roundabout.
The collision was not reported to Dorset Police at the time of the incident, as it was initially not believed any parties involved had sustained any injuries and no police assistance was required.
On Sunday 13 September 2026, a passenger of the Qashqai – a man aged in his 80s from the Eastleigh area in Hampshire – became seriously unwell and sadly died in hospital on Sunday, 20 September. Dorset Police were made aware of the collision by HM Coroner for Hampshire on Wednesday, 23 September.
Police Constable Jack Honnywill, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family, friends and loved ones of the man who sadly died.
“We are carrying out enquiries as we seek to establish the full circumstances of this collision, and I would urge any witnesses to please contact us.
“I am also keen to hear from anyone who was travelling in the vicinity and may have captured relevant dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55260149208. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
