TWO people have been arrested after a collision involving a pedestrian and a motorhome killed a dog.

Dorset Police received a report at 9.06am on Sunday, September 19 of a crash involving a Talbot Motorhome and a pedestrian who was walking a dog in Compton Avenue, Poole.

The pedestrian – a man aged in his 60s from Poole – sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The dog – a West Highland Terrier – died at the scene.

Two 21-year-old men from Poole were arrested on suspicion of driving offences and have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Police Constable Mark Palmer, of the traffic unit, said: “We are carrying out a full investigation to establish the circumstances of this collision.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened or may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email to scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210151580.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.