Appeal after serious crash involving motorbike on A338

Dorset Police received a report at 3.35pm on Thursday 5 June 2025 of a collision involving a red Honda motorcycle on the A338 at the Cooper Dean Roundabout

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 6th Jun 2025
Last updated 6th Jun 2025

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious crash in Bournemouth.

Dorset Police received a report at 3.35pm on Thursday 5 June 2025 of a collision involving a red Honda motorcycle on the A338 at the Cooper Dean Roundabout.

Emergency services attended and the motorcyclist, a man aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were believed to be serious but not life-changing or life-threatening.

Police Sergeant Mark Burton, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out a full investigation into the circumstances of the collision.

“I would urge any witnesses to the incident, or the manner of driving of the motorcyclist involved prior to the collision, to please make contact with us.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250080428.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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