Witness appeal after elderly woman critically injured in Hungerford crash

Police particularly want to speak to a white van driver

Thames Valley Police
Author: Kseniia YakutinaPublished 12th Oct 2026

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses following a car crash in Hungerford that left a woman in her 80s with life-threatening injuries.

The collision happened around 1.30pm on Sunday, 11th October, at the turning for Cobbs Farm Shop on Bath Road, involving a grey Volkswagen Polo and a black Mercedes CLK.

The driver of the Volkswagen, an elderly woman, remains in hospital receiving treatment for her critical injuries.

A man driving the Mercedes also sustained a serious injury and was taken to hospital.

Investigating officer Sergeant Rob Oliver-Clayson from the Roads Policing Unit is urging anyone with information to come forward.

He said, "I am particularly keen to speak to the driver of a white van, believed to be a Ford Transit tipper, who may have vital information that could assist our investigation."

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time is encouraged to contact Thames Valley Police through their online reporting form or by calling 101, quoting investigation reference 43260531969.

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