Information appeal after serious injury collision in Dorchester

Officers investigating a serious injury road traffic collision in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

The incident happened at around 6.44pm on Monday 16 March 2026 at the junction of Cornwall Road, Maumbury Road, Great Western Road and Damers Road and involved a lorry and a motorbike.

The motorbike rider – an 18-year-old man from the Weymouth area – was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene.

Police Sergeant Paul Hind, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken with officers to please come forward.

“Also, I am keen to hear from any motorists who may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260037221. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.