A van driver is in 'a serious condition' in the John Radcliffe Hospital following an early hours crash.
The Volkswagen van driver was rushed to Oxford's hospital while another man driving a Mercedes died in the crash in Ufton Green in West Berkshire overnight (Sunday, January 8).
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after the crash occurred at 12.10am on the A4 Bath Road.
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A grey Mercedes travelling eastbound was involved in a head-on collision with a purple Volkswagen Caddy van travelling in the opposite direction.
A spokesman for Thames Valley Police has said the Volkswagen driver "sustained serious injuries and was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, where he remains in a serious condition".
The Mercedes driver died at the scene.
Investigating officer Sergeant Robin Nickless, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “I am appealing to anybody who was driving in the area and may have dash-cam footage of the collision, or the moments leading up to the collision to please contact Thames Valley Police.
“Very sadly, as a result of this collision, a man has died of his injuries.
“His next of kin are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers.
"My thoughts, and the thoughts of Thames Valley Police are with them at this very difficult time.
“If you witnessed the collision or have any footage, please contact Thames Valley Police, either by making a report online, or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43230010187.”
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