Appeal launched as man dies in Faringdon collision
It happened in the early hours
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following a road traffic collision on the A420 near to Faringdon in which a man has tragically died.
At just past 12.50am this morning (January 9th) officers were called to a crash involving two heavy goods vehicles and a red Toyota Yaris between Watchfield and Faringdon.
Tragically, the male driver of the Toyota Yaris, aged in his seventies, died of his injuries at the scene.
The two lorry drivers were taken to hospital for treatment, but their injuries are not believed to be serious.
One of the lorries which was involved in the initial collision jack-knifed and collided with a stationary lorry.
Investigating officer Sergeant Tony Jenkins, of the Roads Policing Unit, said:
“First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family of the man who has tragically died in this collision.
“They are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
“I am appealing to anybody who was driving in the area at the time of the collision and has any information that can assist this investigation to please get in touch with us.
“If you have dash-cam in your vehicles, I would ask you to please check this and contact us to provide this to us."