Bournemouth, Crime | Posted on January 5th, 2023 | return to news
Women seriously injured and man arrested following Bournemouth collision
If you were in Christchurch Road on New Year’s Day and witnessed this collision or have dashcam footage contact the police.
A Christchurch woman in her 80s sustained potentially life-threatening injuries in a collision on New Year’s Day in Bournemouth.
The incident, which involved a red Ford Focus and a black Honda Civic, happened on Christchurch Road at the junction with Crabton Close Road at 3.49pm on Sunday 1 January.
Subsequently, a 36-year-old Bournemouth man was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and released under investigation.
Police Constable Mark Palmer, of the traffic unit, said: “I am appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to please come forward.
“Also, I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the manner of driving of either vehicle leading up to the collision.
“In addition, I would urge any motorists who may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230000265. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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