Motorcyclist in his 80s dies after A418 crash

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses and footage

Author: Ellie CloutePublished 4th Sep 2023

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses, footage and information after a man in his 80s died in a crash on the A418 yesterday (September 3).

A blue Kawasaki motorcycle was involved in the crash on the A418 Aylesbury Road, near Haddenham, yesterday morning at around 7:40am.

The rider, a man in his 80s, died at the scene. His next of kin are being supported by officers.

Police are now appealing for anyone with information to get in tough after the crash at the Pegasus Way roundabout.

Investigating officer PC David Smith, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “Sadly, a man has died following this collision and our thoughts are with his loved ones.

“We would like to appeal for anyone that witnessed the collision, or saw the motorcycle prior to it, to contact us.

“We would also ask any drivers with a dash-camera who were in the area at the time to check their recordings and let us know if it has captured anything that could help our investigation.

“Get in touch by calling 101 or via our website, quoting reference number 43230394324.”

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