Reported fail-to-stop collision in Bridport – witness and dashcam appeal
Officers investigating a reported fail-to-stop road traffic collision in Bridport are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
The incident occurred at around 2.20am on Sunday 19 May 2024 in South Street.
It is reported that a gold Rover car came to stop after colliding with several parked cars and two men were seen running from the vehicle.
Following enquiries from officers, a 28-year-old man from Bridport was arrested and subsequently charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop and failing to report after a road accident, and driving when alcohol level is above the limit.
Police Constable Shaun Elliott, of Dorchester police, said: “While someone has been charged for these offences, we are continuing to investigate this incident and full circumstances of how it occurred.
“I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please contact us.
“I am also keen to hear from any motorists who were driving in the vicinity and may have captured relevant dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240074493. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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