Hit-and-Run Tragedy on Dorset Road
Dorset Police were called at 9.47pm on Sunday, 12 December 2021, after a black Ford Fiesta struck a pedestrian on the A3049, between Mannings Heath and Alderney roundabouts. The driver and passengers fled, abandoning the damaged car at the scene.
Young Woman Killed in Poole Collision
Tragically, the victim, a woman in her 20s from Poole, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her sudden death has shocked the local community.
Driver Charged Following Police Probe
After a thorough investigation by Dorset’s traffic unit and consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, a 20-year-old man from Poole was charged with causing death by dangerous driving. He is due in Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 December 2022.
Second Suspect Released
A 19-year-old man from Poole, initially arrested in connection with the crash, has been released without further action.