Appeal for witnesses following serious injury RTC – Newbury

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision in Newbury.

The incident occurred at around 9.45pm on Wednesday (6/3) at the junction of Oxford Street and Old Bath Road.

A car and a white Yamaha 125cc motorcycle were involved in the collision.

A man in his twenties sustained serious injuries in the incident and remains in hospital.

Investigating officer, PC Gareth Miles, of the Joint Roads Policing unit said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this collision whereby a man has sustained serious injuries as a result.

“I would ask for anyone who was in or near the area in which this collision took place to get in touch with us if you saw the incident or anything leading up to it.

“Also, if any motorists in the area have dash-cams, please check the footage in case anything significant was caught as it could help our investigation.

 “You can contact police by calling the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 43240106696, or by making a report online.”

JS

Notes to editor: A 31-year-old man from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of driving over the specified limit for drugs, careless driving, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and using a vehicle on a road without third party insurance.

He has been released under investigation.