A MAN is fighting for his life after a serious crash in Christchurch. 

A white BMW 118i and a Yamaha motorbike crashed in Fairmile Road at the junction with Stour Road during rush hour on Monday, November 4. 

The rider of the motorbike – a man in his 50s and from Christchurch – sustained serious injuries and has been taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment.  

His condition is described as life-threatening by officers and his next of kin has been informed. 

Traffic officers investigating the serious crash that happened at around 4.30pm are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward 

Police sergeant Dave Cotterill, of the roads policing team, said: “This incident occurred at a busy time of day and I understand there were a number of motorists in the area who may have seen what happened. 

“I would ask any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please come forward. 

“Also, I am keen to hear from anyone who may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage. 

“Finally, I would like to thank the public for their patience while emergency services were in the area treating the injured man and carrying out an examination of the scene.” 

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 occurrence number 55240170166.  

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111. 

A spokeswoman for the South Western Ambulance Service added: “We were called at 4.32pm on Monday 4 November to a road traffic collision in Christchurch.

"We sent one double-crewed land ambulance, and a critical care car to the scene. We conveyed one patient by land ambulance to Southampton General Hospital”.