A Plymouth man is in hospital with life changing injuries after a fatal collision just after midnight on Wednesday (22 October 2025.)
The fatal crash took place on the A35 in West Dorset just after midnight, the Dorset Eye has reported.
Emergency services were called to the stretch of road near Askerswell at around 12.05am following a crash involving a white BMW and a grey BMW.
A 37-year-old woman from Bournemouth was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.
The 28-year-old man from Plymouth has suffered life changing injuries and was taken to hospital for urgent treatment.
A 35-year-old man from Poole was arrested on suspicion of a driving offence and was treated for minor injuries.
The A35 was closed for several hours while specialist collision investigators examined the scene and recovery took place. Dorset Police Sergeant Leanne Howes, of the Roads Policing Team, said:
"We are investigating the circumstances of what happened and would like to hear from any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage.
“Road closures were put in place while an examination of the scene was carried out and we are aware that they would have greatly impacted motorists. I would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding while they were in place.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 22:003.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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