Driver dies after single vehicle collision in West Berkshire
His car crashed into a tree
Last updated 2nd Feb 2021
An elderly man has died following a single vehicle collision in West Berkshire.
Thames Valley Police are asking for witnesses after it happened yesterday (1 February) at around 12:20pm on the A338 in Newtown, between junction 14 of the M4 and Hungerford.
A red Saab 9-3 left the carriageway and crashed into a tree.
The driver and sole occupant, who was in his 90s, was taken to the Great Western Hospital with serious injuries - but died later.
His next of kin have been informed.
Senior investigating officer, Sergeant Chris Howlett of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, based at Three Mile Cross, said: "Sadly a man has died following this collision and our thoughts remain with his family at this difficult time.
"We are keen to speak to anyone who may be able to assist our investigation and may have seen this collision or the vehicle being driven prior to the collision.
"Additionally we would appeal for anyone who was driving in the area at the time who may have a dash-cam to please check their footage to see if it has captured anything that may assist us in our investigation.
"Anyone with information can report online or through 101 quoting reference 43210043438."