Crime, Wimborne | Posted on October 22nd, 2024 | return to news
Police investigating two hit and run incidents near Wimborne
The pair of collisions occurred on Friday 18 October, one at Lake Gates and the other in Corfe Mullen.
Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses following two collisions in Wimborne on Friday 18 October in which the driver failed to stop.
Just before 8pm, a collision occurred involving a Nissan Juke and a dark-coloured convertible – possibly a Volkswagen Beetle or a Mini – at the Lake Gates Roundabout.
The convertible was also involved in a collision with a Ford Fiesta in Wimborne Road in Corfe Mullen.
A front headlamp from the convertible was left at the scene of one of the collisions.
Police Constable Alex Kimmins, of Dorset Police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who saw either incident, or may have captured relevant dashcam footage, to please get in touch.
“I am keen to speak to anyone who may have seen a vehicle matching the one described that is missing a headlight in the vicinity to please come forward.
“Thankfully, no one was injured in either incident. I am carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances and would encourage the driver of the vehicle that failed to stop to do the right thing and contact Dorset Police so we can take your account.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240160991. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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