Police appeal for witnesses after fatal crash in Christchurch

Dorset Police received a report at 5.38pm yesterday (Tuesday 26 November) of a collision on Barrack Road, near to the Bailey Roundabout, involving a black Land Rover and a pedestrian.

Emergency services attended the incident but the pedestrian, a man in his eighties, from the area, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Road closures were put in place as the emergency services responded and a detailed examination of the scene was conducted. The road was reopened at around 11.20pm.

Sergeant Lee Savage, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family and loved ones of the man who sadly died at this extremely difficult time."

The force say they are carrying out investigations, and are asking for anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch.

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