Police appeal for witnesses after police car involved in three-vehicle crash in West Berkshire

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses, following a three-vehicle collision in Tidmarsh, West Berkshire, which involved a police car.

At around 10.30am on Friday, April 23, a marked police vehicle was travelling south on blue lights along the A340, when it was involved in a collision with two other vehicles travelling in the opposing direction.

As a result of the collision, three people sustained minor injuries and one person sustained serious injuries. All have been treated at hospital and are now recovering.

Inspector of the roads policing unit, Gavin Biggs, said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this three car collision on the A340 near to Tidmarsh.

“We are conducting an investigation into the circumstances of this incident and would seek help from the public to aid our enquiries.

“I would ask that any motorists who were using the road at the same time, particularly anyone with dash-cam, get in contact with us if they can help in any way.

“You can contact the force by visiting or website or calling 101, quoting reference 576 of 23rd April.”

The collision has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), who will decide on the mode of investigation in due course.