Woman fighting for her life following Bournemouth hit and run
Police are searching for the driver of a car which failed to stop
Last updated 24th Oct 2021
A woman has been taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition following a collision in Bournemouth on Saturday (October 23rd).
Police were called to the scene in Suffolk Road at around 1.35pm by the ambulance service following a reported crash involving a car and a pedestrian.
The woman, who is in her 40s, sustained serious injuries. Dorset Police said her family has been informed.
The vehicle, described by police as possibly being a black Audi saloon, failed to stop at the scene and drove off in the direction of Clarendon Road.
Police Sergeant Mark Scammell, of the Dorset Police traffic unit, said:
“An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of this collision and I would urge any witnesses to please come forward.
“It is believed the vehicle involved sustained extensive damage to the front windscreen and I would ask anyone who has seen a vehicle matching the description given in the area to urgently contact Dorset Police.
“I am also appealing to any motorists who were travelling in the vicinity around the relevant time and may have captured any dashcam footage to assist our investigation to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting incident number 23:319.
Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.