Man arrested after car crashes near Dorchester
Police found the unoccupied vehicle blocking a slip road off the A35 near Puddletown
A man has been arrested after a crash near Dorchester.
Dorset Police received a report shortly after 6am on Sunday 20 March that a black Renault Clio that was believed to have been involved in a single vehicle collision had been found unoccupied partially blocking the carriageway at the Troytown slip road off the A35 near Puddletown.
Officers attended and a 38-year-old man from Trowbridge near Wiltshire was located near to the scene and arrested on suspicion of a driving offence. He has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.
There were no reports of any serious injuries.
Police Constable Maddie Barber, of Dorchester police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this matter and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or the manner of driving of the vehicle involved prior to it.
“I would also urge anyone who was driving in the area around the relevant time who has dashcam fitted to please check their footage for anything relevant.”
How to contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220044255. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.