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Police appeal for witnesses following fatal collision on Reading Road

Staff Writer by Staff Writer
Monday, May 15, 2023 6:47 pm
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Reading Road was closed following a traffic collision, following which a pedestrian in his 70s died.

Reading Road was closed following a traffic collision, following which a pedestrian in his 70s died.

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THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision earlier today, Monday, May 15.

Police are encouraging anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation to come forward following the incident in Wokingham.

While driving along Reading Road, Wokingham, a black Vauxhall Astra was involved in a collision with a pedestrian, a man in his 70s.

Despite the best efforts of emergency responders, the victim died as a result of the serious injuries he sustained.

Currently no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.

PC Emma Card of the Joint Operations Roads policing Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident in which a man has sadly died our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

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“We are carrying out an investigation and we would ask anyone with information or dash-cam footage to please get in touch.

“We would ask anyone with information to please contact us online or by calling 101 quoting reference 43230212082”.

Those with information or relevant dashcam footage are encouraged to contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 and quoting reference number 43230212082.

 

 

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Always call 999 in an emergency. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, you can text on 18000, or you can text 999 if you have pre-registered with the Emergency SMS service.

Crime can also be reported to Thames Valley Police online via: thamesvalley.police.uk

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