POLICE are continuing their appeal for witnesses following a crash which left a pedestrian injured in Poole.

The incident occurred at around 4.25pm on Tuesday September 28 on Bourne Valley Road.

A woman aged in her 20s went to cross the road near to the Bourne Valley Roundabout, heading in the direction of Yarmouth Road.

As she crossed she was involved in a collision with a vehicle, believed to be a black Honda Civic, that was travelling along Bourne Valley Road toward the roundabout.

The driver, described as a woman aged in her 40s with brown shoulder-length hair, exchanged words with the victim and left the scene without providing her details, making off in the direction of Yarmouth Road.

The victim sustained injuries to her ribs and leg.

Police Constable Dan Goodman, of Poole police, said: “I appreciate this incident was some time ago but we have just been able to obtain a full account from the victim and I would urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision or captured anything relevant on dashcam to please contact us.

“I would also urge the driver involved to do the right thing and come forward so we can take your account.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210156979.

Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.