A MAN has died after an incident which saw a person ‘exit a vehicle’ on a road near Wimborne.
It was reported that a male passenger had exited the vehicle as it was moving, Dorset Police said.
“The passenger – a man aged in his 30s – was taken by air ambulance to hospital,” a spokesperson added.
“Very sadly, he died as a result of his injuries on Friday, August 11.”
A 45-year-old man from Verwood was arrested on suspicion of a driving offence and inflicting grievous bodily harm.
Following fast-time enquiries, the arrested man has been released without charge in relation to the offence of inflicting grievous bodily harm. He remains under investigation in relation to the driving offence.
Inspector Craig Tatton, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this very difficult time.
“After our initial investigation, we do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding the male passenger exiting the vehicle and our enquiries are continuing into the driving offence.”
Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230124667. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
