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# Plymouth man left with life changing injuries after woman dies in Dorset crash
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-man-left-with-life-changing-injuries-after-woman-dies-in-dorset-crash/
- Published: 2025-10-22T11:25:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-23T07:40:22.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: South West News, #editors-picks

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](https://dorseteye.com/poole-man-arrested-following-fatal-collision-on-a35/?ref=plymouthplus.co.uk) 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](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/) 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.

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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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