Crime, Motoring & Transport | Posted on January 28th, 2026 | return to news

Man seriously injured in Hurn collision

Anyone who witnessed the collision on Matchams Lane or who has dashcam footage is asked to contact the police.

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are believed to be serious but not life-threatening following a collision on Matchams Lane on Tuesday 27 January.

Dorset Police received a report at 8.04am of the incident involving a white Ford Transit van and a Nissan NV200.

Road closures were put in place to allow the emergency services to respond and for an examination of the collision scene to be conducted.

Police Constable Calum Maton, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out further enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this collision and I am keen to hear from any witnesses who have not already spoken to police.

“I would also like to speak to anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam footage. “Finally, I would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding during the road closures, which were put in place to enable the emergency services to respond and for an examination of the scene to be carried out.”

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 27:117. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.