Police Hunt Key Witness After Horror A35 Motorcycle Smash
Police have launched a desperate appeal to find a vital witness to a nasty crash on the A35 involving three motorcycles. The shunt happened just after 1pm on Saturday 7 May 2016, on the westbound carriageway between Yellowham Hill and Puddletown.
Four Riders Hurt in A35 Collision
The three motorbikes were believed to be part of a group of seven riders. Four people from southampton/" title="Southampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Southampton were injured in the pile-up. Among them, a 16-year-old girl and a 23-year-old man suffered life-changing injuries and were rushed to Southampton General Hospital. Thankfully, their critical condition is no longer life-threatening.
Meanwhile, two men aged 21 and 28 were treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries at Dorset County Hospital and have been discharged. The A35 was shut for around nine hours while police investigated the scene.
Police Release Photo of Unidentified Witness
Dorset Police Sergeant Joe Pardey of the Traffic Unit said: “We’ve released a photo of a man we need to speak to. We believe he was part of the group riding on that day and may hold crucial information about the collision. Unfortunately, the riders we’ve spoken to so far can’t ID him.”
“I urge this man — or anyone who knows who he is — to get in touch immediately. He might hold the key to cracking this case.”
Arrests Made, But Investigation Continues
So far, police have arrested four men – aged 18, 20, 27, and 28 – all from the Southampton and Fareham areas, on suspicion of driving offences. They’ve been released on police bail until mid-June pending further inquiries.
Officers are still keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash or saw how the motorcycles were riding along the A31 and A35.
If you recognise the man in the photo or have any information, call Dorset Police on 101 immediately.
