Man dies after collision between car and horsebox between Hempton and the A361
06/10/2025
Police have asked for witnesses to come forward
A man lost his life on Saturday morning when a horsebox collided with a car on Iron Down between Hempton and the A361.
The collision happened near Upper Grove Ash Farm at around 11.30am involving a Volkswagen T-Cross and an Iveco Horsebox.
The 78-year-old driver of the Volkswagen was sadly declared dead at the scene.
The driver of the horsebox sustained minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.
Investigating officer PC Alexander Manderson said: “Firstly, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family of the man who sadly died in this collision.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or the moments leading up to it.
“I am also appealing to anyone with dash-cams, who were driving in the area yesterday, to check if they have captured any footage.
“Anyone with information can call 101 or make an online report, via our website, quoting reference number 43250506707.”
No arrests have been made.
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
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