Four arrested after M40 collision with occupants of one car fleeing the scene on foot
08/06/2025
The crash happened on the southbound carriageway between Banbury and Baynard’s Green
Four people have been arrested after the occupants of a vehicle involved in an early morning collision on the M40 yesterday (Saturday) fled the scene on foot.
A grey-coloured Audi, a Range Rover and a lorry were involved in the crash, which occurred on the southbound carriageway between junctions 11 and 10 at around 6am.
The people in the Audi failed to stop at the scene and left on foot.
The occupants of the Range Rover were treated at the scene for minor injuries. The driver of the lorry did not sustain any injuries.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for information and footage in connection with the incident.
Four men, two aged 22 and one aged 25 from London, and one aged 27 from Gloucester, have been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop after a road traffic collision and dangerous driving. They have all been released on police bail.
Investigating office, Police Sergeant Robert Crofts of the Roads Policing Unit said: “I am making a public appeal to anyone who was travelling on the M40 on Saturday morning and saw the collision itself, what happened after the collision or saw the vehicles prior to the collision to please come forward.
“If you have dashcam in your vehicle and were travelling in the area, please check the footage to see if you have captured the collision, what happened after the collision or any of the vehicles involved.
“You can contact Thames Valley Police by visiting a police station, calling 101, or leaving details via our website, quoting investigation reference 43250280884.”
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
