Man in life threatening condition after collision

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 2nd Jan 2026
Last updated 2nd Jan 2026

A pedestrian has been injured after being involved in a collision on High Street, outside Magdalen College.

The man in his forties, sustained serious injuries. He is in a life threatening condition and remains in hospital at this time.

No arrests have been made.

Investigating officer Police Sergeant James Matthews, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this collision or the moments leading up to it, to come forward.

“I am particularly appealing to anyone who saw a man in the area, prior to the collision, carrying a guitar, to please contact us.

“I am also looking to speak to the driver of a lorry which I believe was stopped in the area, shortly before the collision.

“I would like to stress that the driver of the lorry is a witness, who may be able to assist us with our investigation."