A MOTORCYCLIST died following a crash in north Dorset. 

The man aged in his 20s from Gillingham was pronounced dead at the scene after a crash involving a black Audi A6 on the A357 in Cook's Lane near Spire Hill Farm in the Stalbridge area at around 1pm on August 22.

Police Sergeant Dave Cotterill, of the traffic unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the motorbike rider who sadly died in this collision.

“I am appealing for any witnesses who saw what happened and have not already spoken to police to please come forward.

“Also, I am keen to speak to any motorists who captured footage of the incident, or the moments leading up to it, on a dashcam.

“Finally, I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while the road closures are in place.”

The rider was said to have been on a blue Yamaha motorbike.

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police on its website via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240129616.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.