Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset, Martyn Underhill has vowed to monitor safety on the A31, following a fatal road traffic collision.
Officers were called at 8.23pm on Sunday 24 February to the collision on the westbound carriageway of the A31 near the Ashley Heath roundabout.
The rider of a red moped, 16-year-old Jade Clark, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Force is continuing to appeal for the driver of a Volvo XC90 believed to be involved to come forward – with the Crimestoppers charity now offering a reward of up to £1000.
Martyn Underhill said “I have been briefed by the Force on this issue and my thoughts are obviously with the family at this terrible time.”
“I have also requested that I receive a briefing on the summary of accidents on this stretch of road, in order that I can be properly sighted on the issues.”
“If, as I suspect, there is a real case here for lowering the speed, then I will work with the local MP’s, partners and the Hampshire PCC to address the issue.”
“We must not let County Borders infringe on what appears to be a real road safety issue, and I welcome the Hampshire PCC’s and local MP’s position on this.”
