Officers investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Holt, near Wimborne, are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward – with one man being arrested.
At around 5.30am today, (24 December), officers were called to the collision involving two vehicles on Holt Lane.
A silver Ford Mondeo and a white Vauxhall Combo van, both registered to local men, were involved in the incident.
Sadly, the driver of the Mondeo, a 25-year-old local man, died at the scene from his injuries.
His next of kin have been informed and the coroner notified.
The road is closed between Stocks Inn at Furzehill and God’s Blessing Lane while emergency services deal with the incident.
It is expected to be closed for some time to allow collision investigators to examine the scene.
Police Sergeant Joe Pardey, of Dorset Police’s Traffic Unit, said: “The exact time of the collision is unknown at this stage and we are appealing for witnesses to come forward urgently to help with our enquiries.
“I am urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or manner of driving of either vehicle prior to the collision, to please call Dorset Police urgently.”
A 31-year-old Wimborne man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences and is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
