Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal road traffic collision

THOMPSON — Live News Shortly before 4.20am (Saturday 15 April) officers were called to a...

Oliver Kent

Published: 7:37 am April 18, 2023

Updated: 10:22 am October 8, 2025

THOMPSON — Live News

Shortly before 4.20am (Saturday 15 April) officers were called to a report that a car had left the carriageway close to the Burley exit on the A31 westbound

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The driver, a 24-year-old man from Wimborne, suffered serious injuries and sadly died at the scene. His family are being supported by specialist officers.

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