Appeal launched following a fatal collision near Denham

A man walking along a slip road off the M40 was fatally hit by a vehicle

Thames Valley Police vehicles
Author: Zoe Head-ThomasPublished 30th Dec 2024
Last updated 30th Dec 2024

Police in Buckinghamshire is appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on Saturday (December 28).

The incident occurred on the M40, near Denham at around 10.30pm, when a man who was seen walking on the junction 1 exit slip road of the M40 (A40 northbound), was involved in a collision with a grey Audi A4.

The driver of the Audi was not injured in the incident, and Thames Valley Police say no arrests have been made.

Inspector Simon Hills of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “This was a tragic incident which has very sadly resulted in the death of a male pedestrian.

“I am appealing to anybody who was driving in the area at the time of the collision to please check their dash-cam footage and contact Thames Valley Police if it has captured anything that can assist this investigation.

“I would also urge anybody who saw the male on the carriageway in the moments leading up to the collision, or who witnessed the incident, to please get in touch.

“You can do so by calling 101, or make a report online, quoting reference number 43240626547.

“Enquiries are ongoing to identify the victim’s next of kin, and that remains one of our top priorities at this time.”

Thames Valley Police say further details will be published when they are available.

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