A 24-year-old man has died after a crash on the A34 near Abingdon. 

The incident, which happened at around 9.15am yesterday (Tuesday, January 3), involved just one car.

A white Mercedes E63 AMG left the northbound carriageway between the Marcham Interchange and Faringdon Road overbridge.

The car hit the embankment before coming to a stop on the overbridge.

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The driver, a 24-year-old man from Oxfordshire, sadly died at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and specially trained officers are supporting them.

No one else was injured, there were no other occupants in the car and no arrests have been made.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision.

Investigating officer PC Ruan Brink, of the Joint Operations Unit for Roads Policing, based at Abingdon police station, said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has tragically died as a result of this collision.

“His next of kin are being offered support at this extremely difficult time.

“I am appealing for anyone else who witnessed this collision to please come forward.

“I would also urge any motorists with dash-cams to check any footage in case it may have captured something, in the lead-up to the crash or the crash itself that could assist with the investigation."

Anyone who has footage can upload it at Thames Valley Police's online portal.

Or they can contact the police by calling 101 or by making a report on the website, quoting reference number 43230002693.