Witness and Dashcam Appeal Following Fail-to-Stop Collision in Dorchester

Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fail-to-stop collision involving a motorbike and a car in Dorchester.

At approximately 8:30pm on Saturday, 7 March 2026, a collision occurred on A37 Long Ash Lane involving a grey Yamaha motorbike and a car. It is reported that the driver of the car failed to stop at the scene after the incident.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, sustained a minor leg injury as a result of the collision.

Police Constable Christina Macken, from Dorchester police, urged the public to assist with the ongoing investigation:
“We are carrying out enquiries into this collision and I am really keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could help our investigation. Additionally, I would like to hear from anyone who was driving in the area on the evening of Saturday, 7 March, and may have captured anything relevant on their dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260033472. Alternatively, Crimestoppers, the independent charity, can be reached anonymously online through their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Your assistance could be key in helping to bring those responsible to justice.