An investigation continues into a fatal crash as police place signs on the A34 to appeal for witnesses.
A pedestrian, a man in his 30s, was killed after he was hit by a car on the A34 northbound at around 11.10pm on Monday, March 13.
Thames Valley Police (TVP) say a Toyota Hilux was involved in the crash between the Botley Interchange and Peartree roundabout.
🚨 APPEAL
— TVP Oxford (@TVP_Oxford) March 20, 2023
We are appealing for witnesses after a man sadly died on the A34 northbound between the Botley Interchange and Peartree.
It occurred around 11.10pm on Monday 13 March when a Toyota Hilux and a pedestrian were involved in a collision.
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The man was pronounced dead at the scene with the road reopening at around 5.30am on Tuesday, March 14.
The coroners have been approached for an update on the investigation and they confirmed identification would be made at the opening of the inquest.
The date for the opening of the inquest has not yet been released.
TVP have placed signs on the A34 northbound and southbound as they appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage following the incident
Investigating officer, Sergeant Chris Liddicott, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward.
“If you have any information, or dash-cam footage, you can make a report by calling 101 or via the Thames Valley Police website, quoting reference number 43230113483.”
Tributes have been paid online with Dhill Smith saying "my condolences to the family" and Anne Norburn adding "R.I.P.".
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