Driver leaves Weymouth crash scene
Police searched for a driver after a crash in Weymouth involving a black Audi A3
Last updated 26th Aug 2021
A driver's walked away from a fail to stop accident in Weymouth.
Dorset Police received a report at around 10.50pm on Tuesday (24 August) of a single vehicle collision in Melcombe Avenue, near to the junction with Dorchester Road.
It was reported that the vehicle involved – a black Audi A3 – had sustained damage and the driver had left the scene on foot.
Officers attended and carried out a search of the area but the driver was not located.
Driver's description
The driver is described as a white man, around five feet six inches tall and with shoulder length dark hair. He was said to be wearing a black top and jeans.
Police appeal
Police Constable Matthew Campbell, of Weymouth police, said:
“We are carrying out a number of enquiries into this incident, including efforts to trace the registered keeper of the vehicle involved.
“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident, or who was travelling in the area and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam, to please come forward. It is believed the vehicle involved travelled along The Esplanade before turning up Dorchester Road prior to the collision.
“I would also like to hear from anyone with any further information relating to the identify of the driver involved.”
How to contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police or via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210136967.