Wantage tributes paid to ‘kindest man with heart of gold’

The fatal crash occurred on the A417 Reading Road in East Hendred, near Wantage, on Thursday, April 9 just before 7.20pm.

Police say they were contacted by South Central Ambulance Service to report the crash, which involved a silver Volkswagen Golf and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a man in his 70s, died at the scene of the crash.

Thames Valley Police said the man’s family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers.

No arrests have so far been made, but police are now appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward.

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Tributes have been paid to the man, who is named in the comments as Chris.

Lucy Dunsdon said: “I’m so sorry for your loss. Chris was the kindest man with a heart of gold. He’ll be sadly missed by many.”

Keith Sessions added: “Chris was a great guy, always remember our chats when he left his day working at the chicken farm, always farming or walking the greyhounds. RIP, taken so tragically.”

Anyone with information or footage should contact police by calling 101 or submitting a report to the Thames Valley Police website, quoting the reference number 43260172791.

Alternatively, make an anonymous report to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through its website.