Man fighting for his life in hospital following crash in Wantage

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 23rd Apr 2025

An investigation is underway following a serious crash in Wantage.

Between 8pm and 8.15pm on Monday (21/4), a blue Seat Leon Cupra left the road on Chain Hill and rolled into a nearby field.

The driver of the vehicle, a man aged in his twenties, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

Investigating officer Sergeant James Surman, from the Roads Policing Unit, said: “This serious collision occurred in the early evening near to Wantage.

“I am appealing to anybody who witnessed the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage that has captured the collision, or the moments leading up to it, to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

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