Witness and dashcam appeal following collision in Ferndown area

Officers investigating a road traffic collision in the Ferndown area are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.

Dorset Police received a report shortly after 4pm on Thursday 30 July 2026 of a collision involving a red Nissan Qashqai and a white Modena motorcycle on Ringwood Road in Longham, near to the junction with Ham Lane.

Following the collision, it was reported that the female driver of the Nissan initially asked for the motorcycle rider’s telephone number but then stopped communicating and refused to give her details.

The rider of the motorcycle, a man aged in his 20s, subsequently attended hospital for treatment to injuries including three cracked ribs.

Police Constable Jayne Addison, of East Dorset police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this collision and I would like to speak with any witnesses who have not already had contact with police.

“I would also like to hear from any motorists who were in the area and may have captured relevant dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260117153. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.