Man dies after road accident in Tidmarsh
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses
Last updated 18th Mar 2025
A man in his 50s has died after his grey BMW left the road and crashed into a ditch on the A340 at Tidmarsh, in Reading.
It happened at around 4:30 am on Thursday.
Thames Valley Police confirmed the driver died at the scene, and his family is being supported.
Investigating officer PC Elliott Hammond of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit said: “This appears to have been a single vehicle collision, and very sadly, the driver of the car has died of his injuries.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man at this extremely upsetting time.
“I am appealing to anybody who may have witnessed this collision to please come forward.
“I would be particularly keen to hear from anyone who was driving in the area and have dash-cameras to please check for any footage which may assist this investigation".