Crime & Safety
Oxford pedestrian ‘hit’ by Toyota near University Parks
Thames Valley Police has now asked any witnesses to come forward and anyone with dash-cam footage to share it as they investigate the non-stop injury road traffic collision.
The incident occurred at 4.30am on Saturday, March 28 at the Banbury Road junction with Parks Road in Oxford, near to the University Parks.
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The intersection of Banbury Road and Parks Road (Image: Google Maps)
The pedestrian, who was in their 20s, was reportedly hit by a dark coloured Toyota while crossing the Banbury Road.
The motorist failed to remain at the scene of the collision and the pedestrian sustained minor injuries which were treated at hospital, Thames Valley Police stated on Sunday morning.
Thames Valley Police has launched a probe (Image: PA)
A spokesperson for the police said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward following a non-stop injury road traffic collision.
“A pedestrian, aged in his 20s, was struck by a dark coloured Toyota whilst crossing the Banbury Road close to the junction with Parks Road, Oxford.
“The Toyota involved failed to remain at the scene of the collision.
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“The pedestrian sustained minor injuries which were treated in hospital, but has since been discharged.
“If you were the driver of the Toyota involved please contact Thames Valley Police online or via 101 quoting the reference 43260151582.
“If you were in the area at the time and think you might have information to help us, please contact us online using the same reference.”