Motorcyclist in life-threatening condition after a collision with 3 cars in New Milton

Residents urged to come forward with any details or dashcam footage

Author: Charlotte LinnecarPublished 23rd Sep 2026

A motorcyclist is in hospital in a life-threatening condition after a collision in New Milton.

The 32 year old man from Christchurch was involved in a crash with 3 vehicles on Sunday evening. Police say that it occurred at the junction of Ashley Road and Kings Road, at around 5.30pm.

The crash, involved four vehicles: a Suzuki motorbike, a silver Vauxhall Vivaro, a grey Land Rover Evoque, and a blue BMW estate.

The motorbike's rider sustained life-threatening injuries and is currently receiving treatment in hospital.

Investigators are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or captured dashcam footage of the incident or the vehicles shortly before the crash.

A 54-year-old man from the New Forest was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired by drugs and causing serious injury through careless driving. He has been released under investigation.

Additionally, a 21-year-old man from the New Forest faces charges of driving under the influence of a specific drug and causing serious injury through dangerous driving. He is currently on bail until 21st December.

A 55-year-old woman from the New Forest has also been arrested, suspected of driving whilst unfit through drugs and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. She has been released on bail until 20th December.

Police continue to investigate the circumstances around this incident.

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