A MOTORCYCLIST from Weymouth died in a crash on the A35 between Bere Regis and Poole, police said.

The man, 35, was killed when his Yamaha motorcycle collided with a Mini car, driven by a 19-year-old Weymouth woman, at Bloxworth.

Police closed the road for several hours following the smash for the scene to be forensically examined.

Any witnesses to the crash, which happened shortly after 7.30pm on Saturday, should contact them on (01305) 222222.