Thames Valley Police are urgently appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run incident on the A417 West Hendred to Wantage Road. The collision occurred at the junction with Grove Park Drive shortly before 8.10pm on October 21.
The incident involved a dark blue Mazda CX5, which was forced off the roadway near Grove Park. The vehicle responsible for the collision swiftly fled the scene, and authorities are working to identify it.
Unfortunately, a teenage girl who was a passenger in the Mazda sustained minor injuries. She required hospital treatment and remains under medical supervision. Efforts to locate the driver who failed to stop at the scene are ongoing.
Investigation Underway
PC Keith Steward from the Roads Policing Unit is leading the investigation. He has emphasized the importance of public assistance, particularly from witnesses and individuals who may have relevant dash-cam footage.
He stated, “I am appealing to anybody who witnessed this collision to please contact Thames Valley Police. I would be particularly keen to hear from anybody who may have dash-cam footage of the incident.”
How You Can Help
If you have any information about this incident, Thames Valley Police urges you to come forward. Here’s how you can assist:
- Witnesses: If you witnessed the collision or have any information related to it, please contact the police.
- Dash-Cam Footage: Drivers who passed through the area at the time are encouraged to check their dash-cams for any relevant footage.
- The Perpetrator: Police are also urging the driver of the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run to come forward and cooperate with the investigation.
Information can be reported online or by calling 101 and quoting the reference number 43240508319. Alternatively, tips can be submitted anonymously through the police’s dedicated online portal for this investigation.
PC Steward added, “I would also urge the driver of the vehicle which did not stop to get in touch with us.” This call to action serves as an appeal to the community to unite in bringing the responsible party to justice and ensuring the safety of everyone on the roads.
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