Teenage cyclist left with life-changing injuries after crash near Maidenhead
A man from Reading has been arrested and remains in police custody
A teenage girl has been left with life-changing injuries after a crash with a car in Fifield, near Maidenhead.
It happened just before midday yesterday (Sunday 27th September), when a grey Volkswagen Passat and a cyclist crashed on the B3024 Forest Road, at the junction with Coningsby Lane.
The girl was taken to hospital for treatment.
Thames Valley Police said her injuries are believed to be life-changing but not life-threatening.
A 38-year-old man from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while over the drink-drive limit.
He remains in police custody.
Investigating officer PC Richard Goreham, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: "We are carrying out a thorough investigation and I am appealing to anybody who witnessed this collision to please come forward.
"I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam footage of the collision itself, or footage captured in the moments leading up to it.
"If you were travelling in the area of the B3024 Forest Road and Coningsby Lane around the time of the collision and think you may have relevant footage or information, please get in touch."
Anyone with information can make a report online through the Thames Valley Police website or call 101.
Information can also be given anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.