Pedestrian injured in Southbourne hit and run

A pedestrian suffered injuries from a collision with a moped in Southbourne on Friday 22 August.

The collision, in which the moped rider failed to stop, occurred on Seabourne Road at around 6.25pm.

The pedestrian, a local man in his 70s, sustained injuries that are not believed to be life threatening or life changing and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police Constable Rhianna Sly, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “An investigation is underway into this collision to establish what happened and identify the moped rider.

“I am appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage, to please get in touch.

“I would also urge the rider of the moped to please do the right thing and come forward so we can take your account of what happened.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250125569. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.