Tributes paid to cyclist killed in Wimborne crash

40 year old James Raeburn died at the scene on Julians Road

James Raeburn passed away at the scene of the crash in Wimborne on October 4th 2023
Author: Faye TryhornPublished 24th Oct 2023

The family of a man who died in a crash in Wimborne have paid tribute to him.

A bike being ridden by 40 year old James Raeburn collided with a car on the B3078 Julians Road, just after 10.10pm on Wednesday 4th October.

James passed away at the scene.

The driver of the red Vauxhall Corsa involved in the collision, a local woman in her 20s, was arrested on suspicion of driving offences.

She's been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

In a statement, James's family have paid tribute:

“James was an amazing and caring person, who had overcome a lot of obstacles in his life.

“He had a love of 60s and 70s music and horror films. He would travel for miles on his bike and enjoy long walks.

“His life was just coming together, and he was the happiest he has ever been, enjoying his charity work at Oxfam in Parkstone, thanks to the staff he was more confident and sure of what he was doing. He was also starting to volunteer at Hospital Radio Bedside.”

Police Sergeant Gareth Thomas, of the Roads Policing Team, said:

“Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of James Raeburn.

“James’ family have now shared a tribute to him and have issued an image of James that was taken during his time volunteering at Hospital Radio Bedside.

“We are continuing to investigate the collision and I am appealing to any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage, to please come forward.”

If you can help with any information,, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, or email scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference number 55230157876.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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