Officers continuing to investigate a fatal road traffic collision in Bere Regis are renewing their appeal for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Just after 5pm on Sunday 18 September 2022, officers attended the incident at Rye Hill involving a blue Mazda MX5, a silver Ford C Max, a white Suzuki Ignis and a blue Honda Civic.
Very sadly, the passenger of the Suzuki – a 62-year-old woman from the Weymouth area – died at the scene. Her family was informed and is continuing to be supported by officers.
A 49-year-old man from Poole and a 37-year-old woman from Yeovil were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were believed to be serious.
A 34-year-old man from Yeovil was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and he has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.
Sergeant Geraint Butler, of the traffic unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of the woman who sadly died, and we are continuing our investigation to establish the full circumstances of this incident.
“I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please come forward. I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage – either the collision itself or the vehicles involved in the moments leading up to it.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220152890. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
