Dorset Police is appealing for witnesses after a man in his 20s died following a collision between a car and a tractor.
Officers received a report at 9:15p.m on Friday, September 29, 2023, of a collision involving a tractor and a blue Audi A3 on Mapperton Hill, Milton on Stour.
The male driver of the Audi, who was from Wiltshire, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the tractor did not sustain any physical injuries, Dorset Police said.
At the time, officers put a road closure in place to allow emergency services to safely deal with the incident and for a thorough examination to be carried out.
PC Tracey Downer of Dorset Police’s roads policing team said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family of the man who has very sadly died in this collision.
“We are conducting a thorough investigation to establish the full circumstances of the incident and I would urge any witnesses to please contact us.
“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured anything relevant on dashcam footage.”
Dorset rural crime
Officers from Dorset Police’s rural crime team took part in a week of events last week to help tackle crime in rural communities.
The National Rural Crime Week of Action, which started on Monday, September 18, 2023, saw officers patrol rural transport routes, provide enhanced visibility to residents and target vehicles carrying suspicious loads.
As well as this, officers engaged with the next generation of farmers in order to raise awareness of rural crimes, provide reassurance to communities and deter those looking to commit crime in the county.
Chief Insp Andy Edwards from the Dorset County local policing area said: “The team works hard to prevent crime in rural communities and disrupt serious organised acquisitive crime across the southwest region.
“This week provided an opportunity for us to highlight the work of the team and give the public an insight into the improvements we have made as a result of Uplift.”
On Monday, September 18, 2023, Dorset Police’s rural crime team was recognised by the National Police Chiefs’ Council for ‘most innovative partnership to tackle serious and organised acquisitive crime’.
