Man in life-threatening condition after leaving moving car near Wimborne
It happened on Holt Road in Mannington on Tuesday afternoon (8th August)
A man in his 30s is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after he left a moving car near Wimborne.
He was a passenger in a black Mazda as it travelled along Holt Road in Mannington at around 4.40pm yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 8th August).
The man was taken to Southampton General Hospital by air ambulance and his family's aware.
A 45-year-old man from Verwood has been arrested on suspicion of a driving offence and inflicting grievous bodily harm.
Detective Superintendent Stewart Dipple, of Dorset Police, said:
“We are conducting a range of enquiries as we seek to establish the full circumstances of this incident.
“A road closure remains in place as we carry out a detailed examination of the scene to help inform our investigation. I would like to thank members of the public for their patience while this is in place.
“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or the manner of the driving of the black Mazda in the moments leading up to the collision, to please come forward.
“Also, I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have relevant dashcam footage from the Holt Road area at around 4.40pm on Tuesday 8 August 2023.
“Local officers will be in the area over coming days conducting enquiries and providing community reassurance. They can be approached by members of the public with any information or concerns.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230124667.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.