Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred today on the A34.

Police said at about 1am, a black Volkswagen Golf, which was travelling northbound, left the carriageway and collided with a lorry parked in a lay-by between the Marcham and Hinksey Hill interchanges.

The driver, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed until about 8am while collision investigators attended the scene.

PC Gary Froud said: “We would like to hear from anyone that may have seen the vehicle prior to the collision or who witnessed the collision itself.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Froud at Abingdon Roads Policing base via 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to talk to police or leave your name, please contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.