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Appeal for witnesses after three people seriously injured in Sonning

25-year-old Reading man arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Sunday, May 7, 2023 9:00 am
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THREE people have been seriously injured after being hit by a van and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The incident happened outside the French Horn restaurant in Sonning, around 10.55pm on Friday, May 5.

Thames Valley Police said the driver of a Ford Transit Connect van drove on, making the incident a hit and run.

The victims were two men aged 51 and 62 and a woman aged 53. The two men suffered broken bones while the woman sustained a serious head injury.

All three remain in hospital at this time and their next of kin have been informed.

A 25-year-old man from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

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He remains in police custody.

Investigating officer Sergeant Ed Crofts of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “This incident has left three people seriously injured, and I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed it.

“I would be particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has dash-cam footage or CCTV images which could relate to the incident.

“If you saw a Ford Transit van driving from Reading prior to the incident, or witnessed the damaged vehicle travelling from the scene onto the A4 towards Maidenhead afterwards, you could have vital information which could be of benefit to our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 43230196862, or make a report online.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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