Appeal for witnesses and dashcam following fail-to-stop collision in Dorchester

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward following a fail-to-stop road traffic collision in Dorchester.

Between 5.50pm and 6.05pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025, a collision occurred involving a car and a 12-year-old pedestrian in Bridport Road at the traffic lights crossing near to the St John Roundabout.

The female pedestrian sustained an injury to her leg that is not described as serious.

The car failed to stop at the scene. It is described as a grey people carrier with a taxi sign on top of the passenger’s side. The driver was a man of stocky build who was wearing a striped top.

Police Constable Bradley Ware, of Dorchester police, said: “We have now obtained an account from the victim and are now appealing to any witnesses who may have seen what happened to please come forward.

“I would like to hear from any motorists who were travelling in the area and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.

“Also, I am appealing to the driver of the car to please do the right thing and come forward so we can take your account of what happened.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250145332. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.