Pregnant woman involved in hit and run in Poole

A pregnant woman was injured in a hit and run collision in Herbert Avenue at around 3.50pm on Monday 26 January.

The incident involving an e-bike took place near to the junction with Manor Avenue.
The pedestrian in her 30s was taken to hospital where her baby has been born but remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Police Constable Dan Blagden, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out a full investigation into the circumstances of this collision, and I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please contact us.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam footage or witnessed the manner of the riding of the e-bike prior to the collision.

“We understand there was a pillion passenger on the e-bike at the time of the incident, and we would ask this person and the rider to come forward and speak to police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260012364. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.