The driver of a car that crashed into a tree killing three teenage boys has been released from the hospital.
Named locally as Tom, he was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he remained for months after the BMW crash on June 20 on Frilford Road in Marcham.
Passengers, Elliot Pullen, 17, Daniel Hancock, 18 and Ethan Goddard, 18 all died in the early hours.
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Thames Valley Police confirmed today (December 22) that no arrests have been made and no one has been charged at present while investigations continue.
Inquests into the deaths of the three teenagers were opened on July 13 at Oxford Coroner’s Court.
Coroner Joanna Coleman said that in each case the cause of death was multiple injuries.
The date for the full inquest at Oxford Coroner's Court has been stated as Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
In a statement after the crash, Elliot’s family paid tribute to their ‘bright and talented’ son who was nearing the end of an IT apprenticeship qualification.
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The family of Ethan said they ‘couldn’t be more proud of the fine young man he was turning into’, and Daniel's family said he ‘lived every day to its fullest.’
Many in the community said they were in a state of shock following the crash as flowers and other tributes were left at the scene.
In the days following the incident, All Saints Church in Marcham kept its doors open until 9pm.
Inside, at the head of the central aisle, a two-tiered circular stand bore an array of small candles.
A GoFundMe page set up by Lisa Izer – a friend the parents and siblings of Daniel - was started too.
It had raised more than £4,000 just a few days after the crash.
A memorial car meet was also held for the victims, with more than 100 people showing up to pay their respects.
Souped-up racers and motorbikes rolled into Fairacres Retail Park in Abingdon for the event.
The tragic crash prompted county councillor Richard Webber, who represents Sutton Courtenay and Marcham, to join a task and finish group of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Scrutiny Committee.
In the role, he will be able to raise certain issues with the PCC Matthew Barber.
He said: "Traffic and Highway issues have been a major issue for Marcham for many years now. Recent housing developments in and around have made matters worse.
"Reluctantly, it seems that a bypass is the only answer that would allow for the increasing East West traffic through the village.
"Marcham has been calling for a bypass for more than 50 years and it remains as unaffordable as ever it seems."
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