Man dies in car crash near Reading beauty spot

Police say only one vehicle was involved in fatal collision

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 18th Mar 2022
Last updated 18th Mar 2022

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a man tragically died following a road traffic collision in Reading.

At just after 8pm last Wednesday, officers were called to a single vehicle collision on Sulham Hill.

Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency services, the 62-year-old local man died at the scene.

The man’s next of kin have been made aware and are being offered support from specially trained officers from the Roads Policing Unit.

Senior Investigating Officer Sergeant Gary Doughty of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said:

“We are in the very early stages of investigating this tragic incident which has seen a local man lose his life as a result of this collision.

“We have spoken to a number of witnesses and are in the process of obtaining information from them.

“However, if you were at the scene and have not yet given details to police, I would ask that you please get in touch with us"

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