Officers investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Christchurch are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report at 8.50am on Friday 30 September 2022 of a collision involving a grey Suzuki Swift and a black Kawasaki motorbike in Barrack Road at the junction with Avenue Road.
Very sadly, the rider of the motorbike – a man aged in his 40s from Bournemouth – was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin has been informed.
The road is currently closed while emergency services carry out an investigation of the scene.
Police Sergeant Sarah Jones, of the traffic unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who sadly died.
“An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of the incident and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened to please come forward.
“I am keen to speak to any motorists who were travelling along Barrack Road and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.
“Finally, I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while the road closure is in place. This allows us to safely deal with the incident.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email at [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting incident number 30:113. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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