Appeal for witnesses following fatal road traffic collision – Ufton Green, West Berkshire

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in Ufton Green, West Berkshire, overnight (8/1) in which a man has tragically died.

The collision occurred at just after 12.10am on the A4 Bath Road near to Ufton Green when a grey Mercedes travelling eastbound was involved in a head-on collision with a purple Volkswagen Caddy Van travelling in the opposite direction.

The driver of the Mercedes, a 51-year-old man, sadly died at the scene.

The driver of the Volkswagen sustained serious injuries and was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, where he remains in a serious condition.

Investigating officer Sergeant Robin Nickless, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, based at Amersham, said: “I am appealing to anybody who was driving in the area and may have dash-cam footage of the collision, or the moments leading up to the collision to please contact Thames Valley Police.

“Very sadly, as a result of this collision, a man has died of his injuries.

“His next of kin are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers. My thoughts, and the thoughts of Thames Valley Police are with them at this very difficult time.

“If you witnessed the collision or have any footage, please contact Thames Valley Police, either by making a report online, or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43230010187.”

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