Man dies in road traffic collision in Besselsleigh

A 37 year old man died at the scene near the Greyhound Pub

Author: Andrea FoxPublished 31st May 2024
Last updated 31st May 2024

A man's died after a crash outside a pub near Oxford.

Thames Valley Police say he sadly died at the scene of the incident at around 10pm Wednesday 29th May. The 37 year old was hit on the A420 outside the Greyhound pub in Besselsleigh.

The victim was crossing the road when he was struck by a purple Ford Fiesta and black Honda FR-V on the A420 outside the Greyhound public house.

Tragically, the victim died at the scene. The man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

The man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A 60-year-old man from Coventry, who was driving the Black Honda involved in the collision was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. They've been released on under investigation.

Detective Sergeant Darren Brown of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Very sadly, as a result of this collision, a man had died. The thoughts of all of us at Thames Valley Police are with their family at this extremely upsetting time.

He added that they're appealing for witnesses to come forward:

“I would like to appeal to anybody who witnessed this collision to please get in touch.

“I am particularly looking to hear from anyone who may have been driving in the area and who has dash-cam which has captured the collision, or the moments leading up to it, to please contact us."

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