A cyclist in her 70s has suffered life-threatening injuries after crashing into a stationary van in Headington.

The crash happened as the woman was riding a white electricity-assisted bicycle in Morrell Avenue at around 5.50pm, yesterday, Sunday, December 3. 

Thames Valley Police said she collided with a stationary and unattended van.

The woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where she remains in a critical condition.

Investigating officer PC Chris Guttridge, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “I am appealing to anybody who witnessed this collision to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“I would also be keen to hear from anybody who has CCTV or dash-cam from the area at the time of the collision to please check this and contact us.

“You can submit digital evidence via our dedicated portal for this investigation, or report via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference 43230543092.

“The woman’s next of kin are have been made aware.”