Crash in Dorchester leaves young motorcyclist injured
Police seek information following collision at a busy junction
Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a serious road collision in Dorchester on 16th March 2026.
The crash happened at approximately 6:44pm at the junction of Cornwall Road, Maumbury Road, Great Western Road, and Damers Road.
It involved a lorry and a motorbike.
An 18-year-old motorbike rider from Weymouth was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
The authorities closed the road while emergency services attended to the scene.
Police Sergeant Paul Hind from the Roads Policing Team said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken with officers to please come forward.
"Also, I am keen to hear from any motorists who may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police or, alternatively, anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers.