Inquest to be held tomorrow for man, 22, who died in M40 crash

Sukhmanpreet Singh, 22, from Hayes, West London, died in an incident on the southbound carriageway just over the Oxfordshire border between Junction 3 (Loudwater) and Junction 4 (High Wycombe) on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

At around 9.10pm, a black Vauxhall Astra hit the central reservation and left the road.

South Central Ambulance Service, Thames Valley Police, Bucks Fire & Rescue and an air ambulance attended the incident, but Mr Singh, who was a kitchen fitter by trade, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The opening of the inquest took place at Beaconsfield Coroner’s Court on January 26.

Senior coroner Crispin Butler confirmed that the medical cause of death was a ‘traumatic brain injury’.

He also revealed that a passenger in the car involved in the crash was able to escape.

Speaking at the time of the crash, Investigating officer PC Stuart Holt, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who tragically lost his life in this collision.

“We are investigating this collision as a priority, so I’m urging any witnesses to get in touch.

“Also, any drivers with a dashcam who were in the vicinity at the time should review any footage they may have, as it could hold vital information about the collision or the moments leading up to it.”

PC Holt encouraged anyone with information to contact police by calling 101 or submitting a report on the force’s website, quoting reference 43250470168.

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.

The full inquest into Mr Singh’s death was expected to be held today, Thursday, June 25.