Driver sought by police after leaving three-vehicle crash scene at major West Parley junction

POLICE are hunting a driver who left the scene of a three-vehicle crash which closed a major junction at West Parley. The collision, involving a silver Vauxhall Astra, a blue Mitsubishi L200 and a blue Kia Ceed, happened on the B3073 Christchurch Road, near the Parley Cross junction, around 4.50pm last Thursday. No serious injuries were reported.

The junction was closed while police dealt with the incident (picture: stock image)

The junction was temporarily closed as officers dealt with the incident.

They were alerted to reports that the male driver of the Astra had made off from the scene.

He was described as between 5ft 9ins and 6ft tall, of thin build, with a dark, scruffy beard, and wearing a dark-coloured hooded anorak, dark tracksuit bottoms and a beanie hat. Roads policing team PC Kier Dagnall said: “This incident resulted in the closure of a major junction, and it is fortunate that no one was seriously injured. “I would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding during the closure.

“We are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the collision.”

Witnesses were urged to come forward, including those who saw the vehicles being driven before the crash. An appeal was also made for those who may have captured relevant dash cam footage. PC Dagnall added: “I would also urge the driver who allegedly made off from the scene to come forward and contact us so we can hear their account of the incident.”

Those with information should contact officers online at dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident reference number 55230192438.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously at crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555 111.