Officers investigating a fail-to-stop road traffic collision in Upton are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report at 10.35 am on Sunday, 29 March 2026, of a road traffic collision involving a blue VW Polo and a pedestrian on the A350 Upton bypass.
It was reported the driver of the car failed to stop at the scene.
Officers attended alongside the ambulance service and a road closure was put in place.
The pedestrian, a man aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital with injuries believed to be serious but not life-threatening or life-changing.
Police Sergeant Richard Stroud, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this collision and I am keen to hear from any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, as well as anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam footage.
“I would also like to make a plea to the driver of the VW Polo to please do the right thing and come forward so we can take your account of what happened.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online, via email at [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260044297. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
