BMW involved in hit and run on the A31

The driver of a blue BMW failed to stop after they collided with a road sign on the A31 on Saturday 1 March.

Dorset Police received a report at 7.44pm about the incident near the BP garage at St Leonards.

It was reported that the vehicle left the scene.

Police Constable Steve Hall, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this collision and I would urge anyone who saw the collision or a blue BMW travelling in the area on the evening of Saturday 1 March to please get in touch.

“I would also urge anyone who may have captured any relevant dashcam footage to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250029731. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.