Thames Valley Police said a collision between a white Mercedes and a white Volkswagen Polo on Bloxham Road at about 21:20 BST on Saturday left the Polo’s driver, an 18-year-old woman, dead; three people have been arrested and remain in custody.
Crash and death
The force said the collision occurred on Bloxham Road, close to the junction of Springfield Avenue in Banbury, Oxfordshire, at about 21:20 BST on Saturday. [www.bbc.co.uk] The driver of the Volkswagen Polo was taken to hospital where she later died, and specially trained officers were supporting her family; inquiries are under way to establish exactly what happened.
Arrests and investigation
Thames Valley Police said a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified, causing death by dangerous driving, and driving while over the specified drug and alcohol limits; the force added that a 24-year-old man is also in custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop when required, and that a 33-year-old woman has been detained on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs and causing death by dangerous driving. All three people are from Banbury and remain in police custody at this time. [www.thesun.ie]
Arrest is a step in the police process and not a finding of guilt; inquiries are continuing as officers seek to establish the full circumstances of the collision.
Police appeal and road closure
Detective Sergeant Lyndsey Blackaby said: “We are working hard to establish exactly what happened and would urge anyone who witnessed the collision, or has relevant footage, to come forward as a matter of urgency. A number of people were at the scene and if you have not yet spoken to us, do please get in touch.” She also asked drivers who were in the area at the time to review any dashcam footage they may have. Thames Valley Police said the road was closed overnight and reopened at about 10:00.
Reporting safeguards
Material claims about the collision, injuries and arrests are those reported by Thames Valley Police. Arrests or suspicions are not presented as established fact and do not imply responsibility for the death. An ITV report does not corroborate the specific junction, vehicle details or individual arrest grounds.
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