Man fighting for life after arrest made and helicopter called

The incident occurred at around 2pm yesterday (June 13), a white and blue BMW motorcycle and a grey Audi A3 were involved in a collision.

This was near the junction of B480 Watlington Road and Pettiwell, and Thames Valley Police officers attended the scene.

There was a large emergency response with the South-Central Ambulance Service and the “Helicopter Emergency Medical Service” also present.

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Police say that the rider of the motorcycle was a man in his 40s and that he sustained serious life-threatening injuries.

He remains in hospital receiving treatment at this current time, Thames Valley Police informs.

The driver of the grey Audi A3 has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving whilst over the specified limit for drugs.

From Wallingford, the 51-year-old man has been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.

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Thames Valley Police is now appealing for witnesses following the serious road traffic collision in Garsington.

Investigating officer, PC Kerrie Ingham of the Roads Policing Unit said: “Firstly, I would like to thank the members of the public and the medical staff who stopped to assist.

“We are carrying out a thorough investigation into the circumstances of this collision, with a man being arrested at the scene shortly after police arrived, in attendance with paramedics from SCAS and HEMS.

“I would particularly like to hear from anyone who witnessed the grey Audi A3 driving northbound to the junction of B480 Watlington Road and Pettiwell prior to the collision.

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“I would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the white and blue BMW motorcycle driving southbound towards the junction of the B480 Watlington Road and Pettiwell prior to the collision.

“If you saw either of these vehicles prior to the collision, or have dash-cam footage at around the time of the incident, please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or submitting a report via the website, quoting reference number 43260296300.

Alternatively, you can report this anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.