The crash happened between a silver Honda Jazz and a red Mini Cooper just before 7pm on Tuesday, April 8.

At the time, the female passenger in the Mini Cooper, whose age has not been disclosed, was taken to hospital for treatment, but later died in hospital on Monday, April 13, police said on Thursday afternoon.

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“Her family are being supported by specially trained officers,” Thames Valley Police’s spokesman said.

A woman in her 20s from Chipping Norton has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving a motor vehicle otherwise in accordance with a licence. She has been released on police bail.

The Mini Cooper was also carrying a 59-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old male rear-seat passenger, both of whom suffered minor injuries and have since been discharged from hospital.

The crash happened at the junction of Rye Hill and Tadmarton Road in Wigginton Heath, between Chipping Norton and Banbury.

Emergency services, including South Central Ambulance Service and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, attended the scene.

The road was initially closed to enable emergency treatment and recovery, and officers later re-attended on April 15 to carry out further specialist investigative work.

The road was closed for several hours during this time.

Investigating officer detective constable Melissa Wells, of Thames Valley Police’s serious collision investigation unit, urged witnesses to get in touch to help with the investigation.

She said: “This is a tragic incident in which a woman has sadly lost her life. Our thoughts remain with her family at this incredibly difficult time.

“We are continuing to carry out a full and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances of the collision, and we are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who saw either vehicle in the moments leading up to it, to please come forward.”

Anybody who witnessed the collision or who was driving in the area at around 6.50pm on April 8 and may have dash-cam footage is urged to contact Thames Valley Police either by reporting online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43260170542.

Kirsty Waugh from Royal Tunbridge Wells has started a country-wide campaign, including in Oxfordshire, calling on people to join her on a quest for Kirstys.

The 11-year-old aims to find all her namesakes while helping raise vital funds for OSCAR’s Paediatric Brain Tumour Charity, supporting urgently needed research into kinder, more effective treatments for children.

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People across the UK are encouraged to add themselves to the growing community of Kirstys on the mynameiskirsty.com website with celebrities including presenter Kirstie Allsopp, badminton player Kirsty Gilmour and children’s author Kirsty Applebaum already on the list.

So far 8,393 people named Kirsty (or an equivalent spelling) have been found across the country but only nine in Oxford.

Kirsty Waugh (Image: Mat Waugh)

Further afield in Oxfordshire, Kirstys have also logged themselves in Abingdon, Wallingford, Didcot, Wantage, Bicester and Banbury.

This comes after Kirsty was not included in the 100 most popular girl baby names in 2025.

Kirstie’s dad, Mat, said: “Every time a Kirsty or a supporter is added to the map, and every donation made, gives Kirsty a lift. It’s such a difficult time for her and us as a family.

Kirsty Waugh with Kirsty Gilmour (Image: Mat Waugh)

“It is amazing that she will be responsible for helping to fund research, but it is doubly-amazing that people are taking time out to think of her and put a big smile on her face when she needs it most.”

So far more than £66,000 has been raised for OSCAR’s paediatric Brain Tumour Charity, set up 12 years ago in memory of nine-year-old Oscar Hughes from York. 

All of this will be spent on projects to find better treatments.

The growing map of Kirstys for Kirsty Waugh’s campaign (Image: Mat Waugh)

Kirsty was diagnosed with a brain tumour in November 2024 and is currently receiving chemotherapy.

After over a year of treatment, her next course is expected to continue for approximately 80 weeks.

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She said: “Treatment is tough for all kids with brain tumours.

“I’ve lost a lot of hair, had blood transfusions, gone to hospital a lot…and that’s why research needs to be done to find kinder treatments.

“Only 3p in every £100 of government funding into cancer research goes to help children like me.”

Those who do not have the name Kirsty have also been encouraged to support the campaign by becoming a ‘friend of Kirsty’.

On the campaign website, she said: “My name is Kirsty. I’m 11, and I’m sorry you don’t have the best name in the world. But I still want your help,”

On St George’s Day, Oxfordshire County Council flies the red and white flag of England above the County Hall, as it does every year.

Saint George himself, who never stepped foot in England, was a Christian, likely born in modern-day Turkey, who became a symbol of bravery and chivalry.

His cross was first used in the 13th century and was adopted by English forces under King Edward I. It was incorporated into the Union Jack flag in the 15th century, which was officially recognised in 1801.

Over time, it has evolved into a symbol of English military power and national pride, displayed during sporting events and national celebrations.

Flag hanging Abingdon Road Oxford March 2026 (Image: Elsie from the block)

However, over the last eight months, these flags have not been used as a sign of patriotism by groups, including Raise the Colours, but as an act of intimidation and division.

Last month, the council issued a formal legal notice to Raise the Colours, in response to its continued placing of flags across Oxfordshire, requiring an individual or organisation to seize this activity.

In the council’s continued battle to protect patriotism, it has spent more than £15,000 removing flags from lampposts and paint on or near highways.

New flags in Station Road, Didcot (Image: Raise the Colours Oxfordshire)

Just last week, already removed flags from lampposts in Station Road near Didcot Parkway reappeared, along with new flags in other locations, including in Abingdon, Shillingford, Benson and Brightwell-cum-Sotwell.

Anna Railton (Image: Oxford City Council)

Anna Railton, deputy leader and Labour councillor for Hinksey Park, said the raising of flags on lampposts without permission “has always been more about exclusion than celebrating Englishness”.

She said: “I don’t think anyone’s got any problem with people decking out their homes and cars with St George’s flags for the World Cup and other sporting events, or just because you like it, nor celebrating St George’s Day. 

Liz Leffman (Image: Oxfordshire County Council)

“What’s always been key here is the intent. Draping oneself in St George’s flag to protest outside the Kassam Hotel, printing up versions with ‘Stop the boats’ on, and putting them up on lampposts without permission, or indeed spraying them on traffic furniture, has always been more about exclusion than celebrating Englishness.”

Liz Leffman, leader of the council, said the council is proud of its diverse communities and encourages residents to fly the flag, only for its intended purpose on private property.

She said: “We proudly fly the Union Jack and St George’s flags, which are visible symbols of democracy and unity, and the council welcomes residents displaying flags on their own property.”

Raise the Colours Oxfordshire has been placing England and UK flags all around the county in the name of patriotism.