Officers investigating the fatal collision are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Dorset Police received a report at 7.35am on 21 February of a single vehicle collision involving a silver Subaru on the B3082 Blandford Road near to Badbury Rings. It was reported that the vehicle had left the road.

Very sadly, the driver – a man aged in his 20s – died at the scene. His next of kin has been informed.

Road closures are in place to allow emergency services to carry out a thorough examination of the scene.

Police Sergeant Mark Scammell, of the traffic unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who sadly died in this collision.

“An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of what happened and I would urge any witnesses to please get in touch.

“I would also ask motorists who were travelling along Blandford Road to please check their dashcam for any footage to assist my enquiries.

“Finally, I would like to thank the public for their patience while the road closures are in place. This allows the emergency services to safely respond to the incident.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220025147. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

21.2.2022 The police have corrected the occurrence number to: 55220029398.