Family tribute to young father who died in Poole collision
26 year old Adam McClelland died after he was involved in a collision with a vehicle on Wimborne Road last week
The family of a young father who died in a collision in Poole have paid tribute to him.
Adam McClelland's family say his death "has left a massive emptiness" in their lives "that is impossible to fill."
Dorset Police received a report at 2.12am on Wednesday 7th January 2026, indicating that a man had been found unresponsive in Wimborne Road, near the junction with Heath Avenue, in Oakdale.
Following further enquiries, it was reported that at around 2.06am the man had been involved in a collision with a vehicle, which had failed to stop at the scene.
Emergency services responded, but 26-year-old Adam, was pronounced dead at the scene.
After conducting extensive inquiries, officers arrested a 51-year-old man from Bournemouth on suspicion of driving offences.
He has been released on police bail as investigations continue into the circumstances of the collision.
Adam’s family have released the following tribute:
“It is with the deepest sadness we have to announce that our beautiful boy Adam McClelland, 26 years old, passed away on Wednesday 7 January 2026. Adam was involved in a road traffic incident on the Wimborne Road in Poole.
“This has left a massive emptiness in our lives that is impossible to fill.
"He leaves behind his two beautiful boys aged six and four and their mum, a mum and dad, seven brothers, grandparents and friends who will keep his memory alive forever.
“Funeral arrangements are being made and will be distributed to everyone who loved and knew him, over the next few days.”
Dorset Police are continuing to investigate the collision and are asking any witnesses who have not yet come forward or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to contact them.