Thames Valley Police appeal for witnesses after a fatal crash on the A34

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision occurred yesterday on the A34 near Abingdon.

At around 9.15am, a white Mercedes E63 AMG left the northbound carriageway between the Marcham Interchange and Faringdon Road overbridge.

The car then hit the embankment before grinding to a halt on the overbridge. The driver, a 24-year-old man from Oxfordshire, died at the scene.

Police say no one else was injured and there were no other occupants inside the vehicle. No arrests have been made.

The man's next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers.

Investigating officer, PC Ruan Brink, of the Joint Operations Unit for Roads Policing. based at Abingdon police station, said: "First and foremost, my thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has tragically died as a result of this collision.

"I am appealing for anyone else who witnessed this collision to please come forward.

"I would also urge any motorists with dash-cams to check any footage in case it may have captured something in the lead-up to the crash or the crash itself that could assist with the investigation.

"Please upload footage to our dedicated online portal via this link: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/serip/appeal/appeal-for-witnesses-following-fatal-road-traffic-collision-a34-abingdon.

"Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101 or by making a report on our website, quoting reference number 43230002693."