Police appeal for witnesses

Witnesses sought to serious road traffic collision in Newbury yesterday afternoon (Wed)

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision in Newbury yesterday (Wed) afternoon.

The incident happened at around 3.07pm, when a 48-year-old man, who was walking towards Wash Common, was involved in a collision with a grey Fiat Punto.

The man suffered serious head injuries and was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Oxford, by Air Ambulance, where he remains in a serious condition.

Pc Gareth Miles said: “I am keen to speak to any witnesses to this incident and I am especially keen to trace a woman who spoke to the driver of a Fiat Punto immediately after the collision, but who left the scene prior to police attendance.”

Anyone with any information about this incident should contact Pc Miles via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on the non emergency number, 101. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously, telephone 0800 555 111.