Officers are appealing for witnesses or motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a fail-to-stop collision in Bournemouth.

At 11.12pm on Friday 27 June 2025 a collision occurred between a white Kia Proceed and a black Hyundai Ioniq in Southbourne Road, close to the junction for Belle Vue Road.

It was reported that the driver of the Kia left the scene without providing their details.

Officers attended and a temporary road closure was put in place to allow emergency services to safely deal with the incident.

The driver of the Hyundai – a man aged in his 30s – was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries and has since been discharged.

Police Constable Rhianna Sly, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this collision and I would urge any witnesses or anyone with information that might assist our investigation to please contact us.

“I would also urge anyone who was driving in the area and has dashcam fitted to their vehicle to please check their footage for anything of relevance.

“Furthermore, I would like to make a direct appeal to the person involved to please do the right thing and come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250092835. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.