A MOTORCYCLIST from Bridport seriously injured in a crash last week remains in a 'serious but stable' condition in hospital, police said.

The rider, a man aged in his 50s, was involved in a crash on the A351 near Holton Heath, between Wareham and Poole, last Thursday, May 13.

Dorset Police was called at 1.27pm to a report of a collision involving a silver Vauxhall Corsa and a yellow Honda motorcycle on the A351 Wareham Road between the Blackhill Road roundabout and the Bakers Arms roundabout.

It is reported that the vehicles were travelling in the same direction when they collided with each other.

The motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The driver of the Vauxhall Corsa was uninjured.

Police Constable Mark Palmer, of the traffic unit, said: “An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding this collision.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and witnessed what happened to please get in touch.

“I am particularly keen to hear from any motorists who were driving along the A351 and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam.”

In an update, police said the rider remains in hospital in a 'serious but stable' condition.

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 incident number 13:361. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.