A 51-year-old woman was taken to hospital was life-threatening injuries after reportedly colliding with a lamp post on February 26.
The incident took place in Prince of Wales Road shortly before 5pm and the woman’s next of kin have been informed.
A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “Dorset Police received a report at 4.47pm on Thursday 26 February 2026 of a collision in Prince Of Wales Road, in which a cyclist had collided with a lamp post.
“The cyclist, a 51-year-old woman from Poole, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Her next of kin has been informed.”
Officers investigating the collision are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Police Sergeant Dave Cotterill, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out enquiries as we seek to establish the full circumstances of this collision, and I would urge any witnesses to please contact us.
“I am also keen to hear from anyone who was driving in the vicinity and may have captured relevant dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260028232.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.