Dorset Police has observed a minute’s silence in recognition of road collision victims.

National Road Victim month is an annual campaign organised by national charity, RoadPeace, to raise awareness about the number of people killed and seriously injured in UK road collisions.

In 2023, 15 people sadly lost their lives on Dorset roads and a further 258 were seriously injured.

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Lyne and Inspector Joe Wheable of the Roads Policing Team were joined by Dorset Police colleagues, Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick and members of the Dorset Road Safety Partnership at the forces headquarters in Winfrith yesterday morning.

Inspector Wheable said: “Today we paused to reflect on those who have lost their lives or whose lives have been affected by road collisions, and to recognise the valuable work of all emergency services, who respond to collisions every day.

“Road collisions shatter lives, leaving behind a trail of devastation that affects families and friends of those involved.

“We would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists that road safety is a shared responsibility. Please take time to look out for other road users – we don’t want to have to knock on any more doors to deliver the tragic news that a loved one isn’t coming home.”

For more information about staying safe on the road, visit the Dorset Road Safe website: https://www.dorsetroadsafe.org.uk/