Motorbike rider seriously injured after crash with van in East Dorset
The collision happened on Monday afternoon on the B3078 Cranborne Road
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after a crash with a van in East Dorset.
Dorset Police have just released details of the collision that happened on Monday afternoon on the B3078 Cranborne Road near Horton.
It involved a grey Vauxhall Vivaro van and a black BMW motorbike.
The rider of the motorbike – a man aged in his 30s from Bournemouth – sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The driver of the van was uninjured.
Officers attended with the ambulance and fire services and the road was closed to allow them to safely deal with the incident. It reopened at around 7.30pm.
Police Constable Adam Carr, of the traffic unit, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was travelling in the area and witnessed the incident, or the moments leading up to it, to please come forward.
“I would also urge any motorists who have relevant dashcam footage that may help my enquiries to please come forward.
“Finally, I am keen to thank the public for their patience and understanding while the road closures were in place. These were absolutely necessary to allow us to treat the injured person.”
How to contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 3:343.