Pedestrian seriously injured in Dorchester hit and run

A car – described as possibly a dark blue hatchback – failed to stop when it collided with a woman in her 80s at around 6pm on Monday 11 November on Bridport Road near to the junction with Williams Avenue.

The woman was taken to hospital for treatment for serious injuries that are not described as life-threatening.

Police Sergeant Richard Stroud, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “An investigation is underway to identify the driver of the vehicle involved in this collision.

“I am appealing to anyone who saw what happened, or may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam or CCTV footage, to please get in touch.

“I would like to directly appeal to the driver of the vehicle to do the right thing and come forward so we can take your account and establish the full circumstances.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240173986. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.