6 year old girl remains in serious condition following Dorchester crash

There's a renewed appeal for witnesses to the collision two weeks ago

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 13th Nov 2022

A six year old girl remains in a serious condition in hospital, two weeks after a crash on the A37 near Dorchester.

Dorset Police are renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward with any information about what happened.

A black Ford Focus and a silver Mercedes collided on the A37 at Holywell Cross at around 8.00pm on Saturday 29th October.

The driver of the Ford was seriously hurt, and two passengers sustained minor injuries, with all taken to hospital.

The little girl was a third passenger in the same car.

Police Sergeant Geraint Butler, of the traffic unit, said:

“We are continuing to carry out an investigation into this collision to establish exactly what happened.

“Following initial enquiries, we know that a number of vehicles travelled past the incident going up the hill and I would urge these drivers to please come forward.

“I would continue to ask anyone who has important information or relevant dashcam footage to please get in touch with Dorset Police.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, or email scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference number 55220176334.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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