Driver killed in crash may have suffered 'medical episode'

A MOTORIST has died after his car came off the road at Hurn and crashed into a hedge.

The incident occurred just after 8pm last night (Monday) in Matchams Lane near to the Snowtrax centre.

The driver of a Ford Focus, a 69-year-old local man, died at the scene.

His next of kin has been informed and the coroner notified.

Matchams Lane was closed between Matchams Close and Avon Causeway while emergency services dealt with the incident. It reopened at 10.10pm.

Sgt Sarah Jones, of Dorset police’s traffic unit, said: “From our initial enquiries we believe no other vehicle was involved and it is possible the driver may have suffered a medical episode.

"Our thoughts are with his family at this very difficult time.

“We are carrying out a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or was travelling along Matchams Lane at the relevant time and may have captured it on dashcam to please contact me.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 20:311.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.