Motoring & Transport, Wareham | Posted on March 4th, 2026 | return to news

Family tribute following collision near Wareham

Joshua Blake sadly died in the single-vehicle collision in which two other people sustained serious injuries and remain in hospital.

The family of a teenager who died when the car in which he was a passenger was involved in a collision in Morden Road on 18 February have paid tribute to him.

Joshua Blake, 18, was very sadly pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle collision involving a black Volvo V70.

Dorset Police received the report at 8.42pm and officers are continuing to support the family.

The driver of the vehicle – a man in his 20s – and another male teenage passenger both sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. They remain in hospital at this time.

Joshua’s family has issued the following tribute: “Joshua had only just celebrated his 18th birthday before he tragically lost his life.

“He leaves behind his loving parents Martin and Caroline, brother Samuel, sister Chloe, his wider family and many friends.

“Joshua had a passion for supercars, which he always took the opportunity to photograph. He enjoyed riding his motorbike.

“He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed, always remembered by all who knew him.”

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Team are continuing to investigate the full circumstances of the collision and are urging witnesses, as well as anyone with relevant dashcam footage or other information, to come forward if they have not already spoken to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260024369. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.