Horror Smash at Safety Drive Roundabout
A 17-year-old motorcyclist has died in a deadly collision with a truck at Poole’s busy Safety Drive roundabout. The crash happened just after 5pm on Friday, 28 November 2025, Dorset Police confirmed.
The silver motorcycle smashed into a DAF truck. Emergency teams rushed to the scene but the teenage rider from North Dorset was pronounced dead there and then. The truck driver walked away unscathed. The boy’s devastated family have been informed, and the coroner is now involved.
Police Launch Appeal for Witnesses
Road closures remain in place as investigators comb the crash site. Sergeant Richard Stroud of the Roads Policing team said:
“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the 17-year-old motorcyclist very sadly died. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and loved ones at this heartbreaking time.” “We are investigating the full circumstances of the crash and urge anyone who saw what happened or who was in the area with dashcam footage to contact us immediately.”
How You Can Help Police
Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage are urged to contact Dorset Police online or dial 101 quoting incident number 55250175506. Anonymity is assured through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
We will bring you the latest updates on this tragic accident as they come in.
