Boy, 16, dies after being hit by car near Bournemouth airport as man arrested

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A 16-year-old boy is dead after being hit by a car near Bournemouth Airport.

A man was arrested on suspicion of driving offences after the collision in Parley Lane, Christchurch, at 9.37pm on Friday.

A Dorset Police spokesman 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.”

Inspector Craig Tatton, from 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.”

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