Thames Valley Police appeal following fatal collision

POLICE have appealed for witnesses following a fatal road traffic accident.

The incident happened shortly after midnight this morning, Sunday, January 8.

Emergency services were called to the A4 Bath Road, near Ufton Green, to a crash involving a grey Mercedes travelling eastbound and a purple Volkswagen Caddy Van travelling in the opposite direction.

The driver of the Mercedes, a 51-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Volkswagen's driver was taken to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and remains in a serious condition.

Investigating officer Sergeant Robin Nickless, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, based at Amersham, said: "I am appealing to anybody who was driving in the area and may have dash-cam footage of the collision, or the moments leading up to the collision to please contact Thames Valley Police.

"Very sadly, as a result of this collision, a man has died of his injuries.

"His next of kin are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers.

"My thoughts, and the thoughts of Thames Valley Police are with them at this very difficult time."

If you witnessed the collision or have any footage, contact Thames Valley Police, either by making a report online, or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43230010187.