Woman in her twenties dies after fatal M40 crash

Three people from Surrey have been arrested

Author: Ellie CloutePublished 23rd May 2023

A woman in her twenties has died after a fatal collision on the M40 near Beaconsfield.

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after the crash which occurred between junctions 2 and 3 northbound just past 12pm yesterday afternoon (May 22).

A blue Volkswagen Golf and a white Ford Transit (tipper) crashed.

Three people, from Carshalton in Surrey, a 20-year-old woman, a 32-year-old man and a 35-year-old man have all been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

They remain in police custody.

Sergeant Ed Crofts of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Tragically, as a result of this collision, a woman has died.

“Her next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by specially trained officers. Our sincere thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the person who has died.

“I am appealing to anybody that witnessed this collision, or who may have dash-cam footage of the collision, or the moments leading up to it, to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“You can do so by reporting online, calling 101, or contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 43230223925.”