POLICE are tracing a black vehicle which failed to stop after a crash near Shillingstone.

The incident occurred at around 8.30am on Wednesday, December 4, on the A357 between Sturminster Newton and Shillingstone.

Officers said it was reported a black hatchback vehicle, suspected to be a Ford Fiesta, collided with a blue VW Passat near the turning to Child Okeford and the driver of the black hatchback failed to stop at the scene.

PC Charlotte Fowler, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this collision and I am keen to hear from any witnesses who have not already spoken to police.

“I would also urge anyone with a dashcam who was driving in the vicinity on the morning of Wednesday, December 4, to please check any footage for anything that might assist our enquiries.

“Finally, I would like to appeal directly to the motorist involved in this collision to do the right thing and come forward so we can take your account of what happened.”

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240186450. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.