Appeal for witnesses after fatal crash on Bournemouth's Droxford Road
Officers were called out at 10.39pm yesterday (April 15)
Dorset Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a fatal crash in Bournemouth.
Officers were called out at 10.39pm on Tuesday (15 April) of a road traffic collision involving a Yamaha motorcycle in Droxford Road.
It was reported the motorcycle had collided with a bollard.
Officers attended alongside the ambulance service and road closures were put in place.
The motorcyclist, aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family has been informed.
Police Sergeant Michael Burt, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “First and foremost our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the man who very sadly died in this collision.
“We are continuing to carry out a detailed investigation to establish the full circumstances of what happened.
“I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoke to police, or anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam footage, to please make contact with us.
“Finally, I would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding during the road closures.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250053629.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.