A collision between two motorbikes in Holton Heath, Dorset, has left a man in his 40s in a critical condition at Southampton Hospital, and another man aged 55 from Poole, under arrest on suspicion of driving offences.
The incident, involving a grey Honda motorbike and a red Honda motorbike happened just before 7 pm on Sunday 4th May 2025 on the A351 Wareham Road, near to the Blackhill Roundabout.
Arrested on suspicion of driving offences
Dorset police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward as they investigate the circumstances.
It was reported that the red Honda motorbike failed to stop at the scene of the collision.
Emergency services attended the scene and the rider of the grey Honda, a man aged in his 40s, was taken by air ambulance to Southampton General Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition. His family has been informed.
The police say that following enquiries, a 55 year old man from Poole has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences.
Roads were closed following the incident to allow the emergency services to respond and for a detailed examination of the collision scene to take place, which led to disruption of the bank holiday traffic.
“Our thoughts are with the seriously injured man and his loved ones”
Police sergeant Richard Stroud, of the roads policing team, said:
“We are carrying out extensive enquiries into the circumstances of this collision and our thoughts are with the seriously injured man and his loved ones at this time.
“I would urge any witnesses or motorists with relevant dashcam, as well as anyone with information that might assist our enquiries, to please contact us.
“Finally, I would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding during the road closures.”
Contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250063173.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
