A 54-year-old cyclist killed in a horror crash in the early hours of the morning has been named by Oxford Coroner’s Court.

James Dollar of Page Furlong, Dorchester-on-Thames, died in the John Radcliffe Hospital after the incident on the A4074 on July 4.

His bike collided with a silver Vauxhall Astra near the junction of Oxford Road and Henley Road.

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Thames Valley Police arrested a 45-year-old man from Berinsfield on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

The road was closed in both directions between the Dorchester turn and at the A415 roundabout in Berinsfield following the crash.

Mr Dollar’s cause of death following a post-mortem was given as a severe head injury.

Thames Valley Police released an appeal for information on July 4.

Detective Inspector Justin Thomas, of the serious collision investigation unit, said: “Very sadly, a man died as a result of this collision.

“His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts and sympathies are with his family who are being supported at this very difficult time.

“I am appealing to anybody who was driving along the A4074 this morning at around the time of the collision to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police if you witnessed it.

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“I would also appeal to anybody who may have dash-cam footage from around the time of the collision to please contact us.”

Mr Dollar was divorced and worked as an electrics contractor.

The investigation into Mr Dollar’s death was opened yesterday (July 20) and the date for the conclusion of the inquest has been set for January 17 next year at 2pm.

The purpose of an inquest is to determine the circumstances of an unnatural death.