A 67-year-old motorcyclist was killed yesterday (Wednesday) on the Blandford Road, close to the turning for Kingston Lacy.

The collision involving a gold-colour Honda motorcycle was reported to police at 12.58pm.

Sadly, the man who was from Poole died at the scene.

Police Sergeant Craig Tatton, of the traffic unit, said, “We are investigating the circumstances of the collision and I am appealing for any witnesses to the incident to please come forward.

“Also, I would urge anyone who has dashcam fitted to their vehicle to please view it to see if they have captured anything relevant that might help our investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 17:346. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.