Honda Jazz driver urged to come forward after Matchams Lane crash

A CCTV image of a silver Honda Jazz has been released by officers and they would like to speak to the driver in relation to their inquiries regarding the collision on Matchams Lane, Hurn, on Friday, May 24.

The incident took place at 2.20pm between Raceway and Snowtrax, involving a blue Mercedes, a black Mercedes, a red Toyota Yaris, a Yamaha motorcycle and a tanker carrying human waste.

Emergency services respond to a multi-vehicle crash in Matchams Lane, Hurn

The 52-year-old man from Poole, who was driving the tanker, was taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment to serious leg injuries, described as potentially life-changing.

The driver of the blue Mercedes, a 34-year-old man from Eastleigh, sustained serious injuries to his spine and leg and was taken to Poole Hospital for treatment.

Matchams Lane was closed while a forensic examination of the scene was conducted. The road was fully reopened at 10.30pm.

DC Michelle Underwood, of the serious collision investigation team, said: “As part of our enquiries we are very keen to identify the driver of a silver Honda Jazz, which was seen on CCTV traveling along Matchams Lane at the time of the collision. I believe this motorist may be a possible witness and I would ask them to get in touch.

“The investigation into this collision remains ongoing and I would ask anyone who witnessed or has dashcam footage of a blue Mercedes and black Mercedes travelling along the road immediately prior to the incident to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email SCIT@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 24:233. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.