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Witnesses are being sought by police after a man died in a single vehicle crash on the A361 Banbury Road in Chipping Warden close to Banbury.

The incident happened when a a BMW M1000R motorbike which had been travelling south on Banbury Road, at the approach to Hogg End Road, left the carriageway and came to rest in bushes at about 8.30pm on Friday (May 1).

As a result of the collision, the rider of the motorbike, a man in his 40s, died at the scene.

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Northamptonshire Police detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit would like to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam footage that captured any part of the collision.

A spokesperson for the police force said: “Anyone with information is asked to email CollisionAppeals@northants.police.uk or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101.

“Please quote incident number 26000251842 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”

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Police also added that two men have been arrested in relation to the tragic incident on the Oxfordshire border.

Both suspects have been apprehended on suspicion of aiding and abetting causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving, in relation to the collision.

As of today (Saturday, May 2), both men remain in Northamptonshire Police custody today.

The donation was made to SOFEA, a charity that helps disadvantaged young people in Oxfordshire with education, training, and mental wellbeing services.

Founded in 2014, SOFEA assists individuals aged 14 to 25 in re-engaging with learning, acquiring new skills, and working towards employment.

Between 2022 and 2023, it supported more than 500 people through its programmes in Didcot and Milton Keynes. The charity also works with FareShare UK to redistribute more than 2,000 tonnes of surplus food annually to communities battling food poverty and insecurity.

The donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes Southern will help cover the charity’s core costs, bolstering vital functions like fundraising and marketing.

James Plunket, SOFEA’s Director of Fundraising, expressed gratitude for the unexpected donation, especially as it was nominated by a team member. He stated, “Support like this helps us continue delivering our programmes and opens up opportunities to build relationships with local organisations.”

The housebuilder’s contribution came via its Community Fund scheme, via The Barratt Redrow Foundation, which aids both national and local charities across the UK.

Campbell Gregg, the Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Southern, highlighted the importance of SOFEA’s work in empowering young people and enhancing community wellbeing.