Dorset hit and run leaves man seriously injured
A car failed to stop after an incident at Upton on Sunday (29 March)
Last updated 30th Mar 2026
A man's been seriously hurt after a collision with a car at Upton - where the driver of a blue Volkswagen Polo failed to stop at the scene.
Dorset Police say they were called out to the A350 Upton bypass just after 10.30am on Sunday (29 March).
A pedestrian in his 40s was taken to hospital, seriously hurt, but his injuries and not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Police Sergeant Richard Stroud, of the Roads Policing Team, said: "We are carrying out enquiries into this collision and I am keen to hear from any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, as well as anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam footage.
" would also like to make a plea to the driver of the VW Polo to please do the right thing and come forward so we can take your account of what happened.”