Motorcyclist from Salisbury killed in crash on Bournemouth main road

A motorcyclist from Salisbury died in a crash on a main road through Bournemouth.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Wallisdown Road following a collision involving a white KTM motorcycle and a red Nissan Pathfinder at around 6.15pm yesterday.

A man, in his 20s, from Salisbury was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed.

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Sergeant Sarah Jones, of the traffic unit, said: “Our thoughts are of course family of the young motorcyclist at this awful time.

“We are carrying out a full investigation to establish the circumstances of this collision and I would urge any witnesses to the incident, or the manner of driving of the vehicles involved prior to it, to please contact us if you have not already spoken to police.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who may have captured the collision on dashcam.

“Finally, I would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding during the road closures, which are necessary to allow the emergency services to deal with the incident and for a detailed examination of the scene to take place to aid our investigation.”

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