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Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with car near Dorchester

Officers investigating a serious injury collision near Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Dorset Police received a report at 4.45pm on Saturday 13 May 2023 of a collision involving a green Volkswagen Tiguan and a yellow Honda motorcycle on the A37 at Wrackleford.

The male rider of the motorcycle was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are described as serious. The pillion passenger was also taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not believed to be serious.

The driver of the car was uninjured.

Police Constable Tracey Downer, of the traffic unit, said: “I am carrying out enquiries into the circumstances of this collision and would ask anyone who witnessed what happened to please get in touch.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who was travelling in the area and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.

“Finally, I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while the road closures were in place.”

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 occurrence number 55230073383. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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