Witness and dashcam appeal following road traffic collision in Poole

Officers investigating a road traffic collision in Poole are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.

At around 3.50pm on Monday 26 January 2026 a collision occurred involving an e-bike and a pedestrian in Herbert Avenue, near to the junction with Manor Avenue.

It was reported the rider of the e-bike failed to stop at the scene.

The pedestrian, a pregnant woman aged in her 30s, attended hospital for treatment.

Her baby, who has since been born, remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Police Constable Dan Blagden, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out a full investigation into the circumstances of this collision and I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please contact us.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam footage or witnessed the manner of the riding of the e-bike prior to the collision.

“We understand there was a pillion passenger on the e-bike at the time of the incident and we would ask this person and the rider to come forward and speak to police."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260012364. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.