A family tribute has been issued for a man who very sadly died in a fatal road traffic collision in Dorchester.
Dorset Police received a report at 7.35am on Friday 16 May 2025 of a collision in Bridport Road involving a white Fiat Panda and a bicycle.
Emergency services attended and the cyclist – 50-year-old Justin Loveland who was a teacher – was taken to Southampton Hospital where he sadly died on the evening of Saturday 17 May 2025.
His family has issued the following tribute: “Justin was a much-loved son, brother, uncle and teacher.
“The expressions of sadness and love for Justin from the school, cycling community and many friends from Dorchester and all across the country have been over-whelming.
“We will miss him hugely.”
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 55240085160. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.