Electric unicyclist dies in Bournemouth collision

The rider of an electric unicycle has died in a collision on the A338 Wessex Way between the Bournemouth West Roundabout and the Richmond Hill Roundabout.

Following a report received by Dorset Police at 4.40pm on Friday 3 July, emergency services attended, but very sadly the rider of the vehicle, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sergeant Dave Cotterill, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the man who sadly died in this incident.

“We are carrying out a detailed investigation to establish the full circumstances of what happened, and I am keen to speak with any witnesses who have not already had contact with police.

“I would also urge any motorists with dashcam who were in the vicinity at the time to please check their footage for anything that might assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 3:411. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.