A 16-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car near Bournemouth airport.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences after the incident in Parley Lane, Christchurch, at 9.37pm on Friday.
A Dorset police spokesperson said: “Officers and the ambulance service attended but sadly the pedestrian – a 16-year-old local boy – died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and the coroner has been notified.”
Insp Craig Tatton, of the roads policing team, said: “Tragically, a young person has lost his life and our thoughts are with his family at this incredibly difficult time.
“We are conducting a thorough investigation to establish the full circumstances of the incident and I would urge any witnesses to please contact us. I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured anything relevant on dashcam footage.
“We are aware that the current road closure has a large impact at the location and I am very grateful for everyone’s patience while it is necessary to stay in place to enable us to gather all required evidence.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset police by calling 101 or Crimestoppers contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
