Dorset Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a driver who failed to stop after a serious collision in Upton on Sunday 29 March 2026. The incident, which involved a blue VW Polo and a male pedestrian in his 40s, occurred on the A350 Upton bypass at 10:35am.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with injuries that are serious, though not life-threatening or life-changing. Emergency services, including the South Western Ambulance Service, attended the scene and implemented a temporary road closure to assist with the investigation.
On Wednesday 1 April 2026, Dorset Police issued a renewed appeal for information. Investigators are specifically asking any motorists who were travelling in the area of Dorchester Road, Blandford Road, or Poole Road around the time of the incident to check their dashcams for footage of a blue VW Polo.
Detective Constable Fiona Napier is leading the investigation and has urged the driver to come forward to provide an account of what happened. Information can be reported to the police quoting the occurrence number 55260044297. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers.
The junction near Upton Country Park on the A35 has been identified by Dorset Council as a high-risk location for road traffic collisions. Over the past five years, this junction has seen eight injury collisions, including two that resulted in serious injuries. While safety improvements at this junction began in January 2026—including a reduced 30mph speed limit and new crossings for pedestrians—the works are expected to be completed around April 2026 after a 12-week schedule. The area remains a focus for local road safety efforts.
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