Cyclist on M40 seriously injured in collision with a lorry

THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M40 in Oxfordshire between junctions 8 and 7, towards London, yesterday (13/7).

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At around 3.50 am a collision occurred on the M40 which involved a white Mercedes HGV and a pedal cyclist.

The cyclist, a man aged 23, suffered serious head injuries and was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where he remains in a critical but stable condition.

Investigating officer Sgt Beth Walton, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who saw the collision or the cyclist and lorry before the collision. Any detail however small could assist with the investigation.”

Anyone with any information which may assist the investigation should call the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101.

If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

SOURCE: Press release

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