Man dies in fatal A5 crash in Milton Keynes

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage

Author: Ellie CloutePublished 8th Jul 2024

A 46-year-old man has died after a crash on the A5 in Milton Keynes.

The white Mercedes crashed into the central barrier before ending on the opposite carriageway.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 10:30am on Saturday morning.

The car had been driving southbound, joining the road from A509 Portway.

The driver died at the scene, and his family are being supported by officers.

Investigating officer PC Amy Harnett, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “Very sadly, as a result of this collision, a man had died. The thoughts of all of us at Thames Valley Police are with their family at this extremely upsetting time.

“At this time this collision is not being treated as suspicious but I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward and assist us with our enquiries.

“I am particularly looking to hear from anyone who may have been travelling southbound on the A5 and who has dash-cam which has captured the collision, or the moments leading up to it, to please contact us in case it has captured something that could help our investigation.

“You can make a report online, or by calling 101, quoting reference 43240319737.

“Alternatively, contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”