Witness and dashcam appeal following fail-to-stop collision in Poole

Officers investigating a fail-to-stop collision in Poole are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Dorset Police received a report at 5.17pm on Tuesday 17 February 2026 of a collision involving a car and a red Honda motorbike on the A3049 Canford Way.

It is reported that the driver of the car left the scene.

The motorbike rider – a local man aged in his 30s – was taken to hospital for treatment to a serious injury.

Police Sergeant Chris Brolan, of Poole police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this collision and I am really keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened.

“Also, I would like to hear from any motorists who were travelling in the area and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260023702. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.