An 80-year-old pensioner tragically died following a moped crash on a residential street in Christchurch, Dorset. The fatal incident occurred on Sunday evening, February 1, involving a green Vespa scooter.
Emergency services were called to The Grove at approximately 4:55 pm, where the rider was pronounced dead at the scene. Dorset Police have since closed the road to conduct a thorough investigation and scene examination.
Officers are now appealing to the public for any witnesses or dashcam footage that could provide further information about the collision. Police Sergeant Dave Cotterill of the Roads Policing Team expressed his condolences to the victim’s family and urged anyone with relevant information to come forward.
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“Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who very sadly died," Sergeant Cotterill said. “We are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and would appreciate any assistance from witnesses or motorists who may have captured the incident on dashcam.”