Woman in 20s dies following Berkshire M4 closure
Detectives have launched an investigation into the collision
Last updated 11th Aug 2025
A woman in her twenties has died following a collision on the M4 in Berkshire last night (11th August).
The M4 was closed between J13 Chieveley Interchange and J12 Theale Interchange for around 12 hours after the incident.
Detectives have launched an investigation, and are urging anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact them quoting reference number 43250407273.
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: "At around 9.54pm yesterday (10/8), a dark grey Volkswagen Polo was travelling eastbound from junction 13 towards junction 12 on the M4 motorway, before leaving the carriageway to the nearside, falling into the verge and out of view.
"The driver of the vehicle, a woman in her twenties, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"Her next of kin has been made aware and are being supported by officers."