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Motorcyclist in his 20s killed in horror crash with car in Dorset

01 June 2024 , 18:16
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Dorset Police closed roads as they examined the scene
Dorset Police closed roads as they examined the scene

A MOTORCYCLIST in his 20s has been killed in a horror collision with cops urging anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Emergency services scrambled to the scene near Weymouth, Dorset, at 12.34pm on Saturday after reports of a smash involving a blue Yamaha motorcycle and a grey Volvo on the coastal route.

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Dorset Police confirmed the motorcyclist, from Weymouth, was pronounced dead at the scene and his family have been informed.

The driver of the Volvo did not sustain any serious injuries after the fatal collision on the B3157 Coast Road at Abbotsbury Hill.

Road closures were put in place as the emergency services responded to the incident and for an examination of the collision scene to be conducted.

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Sergeant Mike Gatfield, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who very sadly died in this collision.

“We are now carrying out a thorough investigation so we can establish the full circumstances of the collision.

“I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, or any motorists who may have captured relevant dashcam footage, to please get in touch with us.

“I would also like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding during the road closures.

"These are absolutely necessary to allow the emergency services to respond and for a detailed examination of the collision scene to be carried out.”

Ethan Singh

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