Appeal for witnesses after fatal crash in Thame

THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a double fatal collision in Thame, in which a man from Thame died.

Shortly before 9.20am yesterday (26/1) a collision occurred between a black Mini and a white Volkswagen Golf on the B4445 Chinnor Road, Thame.

Sadly the driver of the Mini, a man in his twenties from Thame, died at the scene of the collision.

A woman in her fifties from Malvern, who was a passenger in the white Golf, also sadly died at the scene.

Their next of kin have been informed and their families are being supported by specially trained officers.

A woman and a man have also been taken to hospital in a serious condition. A boy also suffered minor injuries. They were all occupants of the Golf.

Inspector Simon Hills of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit based at Bicester, said: “This was a collision that has sadly resulted in the deaths of two people and serious injuries to two others. Our thoughts are with their families at this very difficult time.

“Our officers continue to support them.

“We are carrying out an investigation and are asking any members of the public who witnessed this collision to please come forward to assist us in our enquiries.”

“Anyone with dash-cam footage or anyone who may have seen either of the vehicles prior to the collision are also asked to contact us.

Anyone with information should call 101 or go to our website and quote reference 371 26/1/19.