Car ‘used to hit another vehicle’ in Bridport dangerous driving incident: Police

Paul JonesSeptember 9, 20260 Comment0

POLICE are appealing for information after a dangerous driving incident near Bridport – during which it is alleged a driver used his car to crash into another vehicle.

Officers are investigating reports of dangerous driving at around 8.15pm on Saturday (September 5), when it was reported the driver of a silver Mercedes E350 “used his vehicle to collide with a black Ford Ranger” on the A35 near Goodens Hill.

A Dorset Police spokesperson went on: “The driver of the Mercedes left the area at speed toward Charmouth. There were no reports of any injuries.

“The drivers of both vehicles are believed to be known to each other.”

PC Abi Snelling, of West Dorset police, added: “I am appealing to anyone who saw the manner of driving of the vehicles around the relevant time to please get in touch.

“If you were driving in the area and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage, please come forward.”

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Dorset Police online, or by calling 101, quoting reference 55260139419, or Crimestoppers anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.

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Paul Jones

I am the editor in chief of Blackmore Vale media, which includes the New Blackmore Vale, New Stour & Avon, Salisbury & Avon Gazette and the Purbeck Gazette, having been a reporter for some 20 years. In my spare time, I am a festival lover, with a particular focus on Glastonbury. I live in Somerset with my wife and two children.