Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a serious injury road traffic collision in Poole.
Dorset Police received a report at 10.28am on Friday, 19 December 2025, of a collision involving a silver Volkswagen Polo and a pedestrian in Sopwith Crescent, at the junction with Oakley Straight, in Merley.
Emergency services attended and the pedestrian – a local man aged in his 70s – was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were believed to be life-changing. His family has been informed.
Road closures were put in place as emergency services dealt with the incident and were lifted at around 1.30pm.
Police Constable Calum Maton, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are investigating the full circumstances surrounding this collision and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened or who may have captured relevant dashcam footage.
“I would also like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding during the road closures.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online, via email at [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250186067. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
