Appeal following fatal crash in Reading

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on the A33 in Reading.

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Author: Bethan HolmesPublished 15th Apr 2022

At about 7.25pm on Thursday (14/4) a red Kawasaki motorcycle was involved in a collision with a number of cars on the A33 southbound carriageway close to the junction with Rose Kiln Lane.

Sadly the rider of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man from Reading died as a result of the injuries he received.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Investigating Officer PC Gareth Miles of The Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit said ‘This collision occurred at a time when the A33 was quite busy and I would appeal to any motorists we have not already spoken to or drivers with dash cam that may have seen the motorcycle prior to the collision to please contact us.

“Anyone who has information or dash cam footage can make a report by calling 101 or via the website quoting reference 43220161464.”

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