A WOMAN died after a crash involving her mobility scooter and a motorbike.

The woman, in her 90s, was involved in a crash with a motorcyclist on Hoburne Lane, Christchurch, at the junction with Primrose Way at around 11am on Monday (January 30).

Dorset Police are now appealing for witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage, to come forward as they investigate the incident.

A police spokesperson said the rider of the scooter sustained ‘very serious injuries’ and sadly died at the scene.

Her family has been informed, they added.

The male motorcyclist was taken to hospital for treatment.

Road closures were put in place while investigations into the incident were carried out.

Police Sergeant Gareth Thomas, of the traffic unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the woman who sadly died in this collision.

“I am conducting enquiries to establish the full circumstances and would ask any witnesses, or motorists who may have captured either the mobility scooter or the motorbike on dashcam footage prior to the collision, to please come forward.

“Also, I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while the road closures are in place. These are necessary to allow us to carry out a thorough examination of the scene.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk/contact, by email to scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk, or on 101, quoting incident number 55230015273.