Woman in her 80's dies after collision in Bournemouth

The accident involving two cars happened on New Year's Day

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 17th Jan 2023

A woman in her 80's injured during an accident in Bournemouth has died.

The incident, which involved a red Ford Focus and a black Honda Civic, happened on Christchurch Road at the junction with Crabton Close Road at 3.49pm on Sunday 1 January 2023.

A Christchurch woman in her 80s was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries. Very sadly, she died in hospital on Thursday 12 January 2023.

Her family has been informed and the coroner has been notified.

A 36-year-old Bournemouth man was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and released under investigation.

Police Appeal

Sergeant Richard Stroud, of the traffic unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the woman who sadly died at this extremely difficult time.

“We owe it to them to establish the full circumstances of this incident, and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to please come forward if you have not already spoken to police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230000265.

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