Teenage woman dies after car hits tree in High Wycombe

A 19-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving

Author: Cameron GreenPublished 3rd Sep 2026

A teenage woman has died after the car she was travelling in left the road and hit a tree in High Wycombe.

The crash happened at around 2.20am on Wednesday 3rd September, near the junction of Horns Lane and Lane End Road.

Thames Valley Police said a red Ford Fiesta left the road and collided with a tree.

A woman in her late teens, one of four people in the car, died at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Others injured

The three other people in the car suffered minor injuries.

One remains in hospital receiving treatment, while the other two have since been discharged.

A 19-year-old woman from High Wycombe has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and remains in custody.

Appeal for witnesses

Investigating officer Sergeant Richard Martin, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: "Firstly, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this extremely difficult time.

"We are appealing for anyone with information or witnesses who may have been at the scene and have not yet spoken to us, to please get in touch.

"I also ask any drivers who were in the area at the time and have dashcam footage to review it, as it may contain important information about the collision or the moments leading up to it."

Anyone with information can contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or through its website.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.

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