
Man, 27, killed in horror crash on the M40 as cops hunt four people who fled Mercedes on foot
A black Volkswagen
Golf
collided with a blue Mercedes AMG C250
this morning
at around 1.15am on the M40.
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Cops are searching for four people who fled the scene of a horror crash
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A 27-year-old man was killed in the tragic collision
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Thames Valley Police is urgently appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following the fatal crash which unfolded near junction 2.
Tragically, the driver of the Golf, a 27-year-old man from High Wycombe, died of his injuries.
His passenger, a man in his twenties, sustained serious, but not life-threatening injuries and has been taken to hospital.
Two men and two women, who were in the Mercedes, fled the scene on foot as police urgently attempt to track them down.
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A 26-year-old man from Beaconsfield has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.
He remains in police custody.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Edward Crofts of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: 'Tragically, as a result of this collision, a man has died of his injuries.
"His
next
of
kin
are aware and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
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'Four people in the Mercedes left the scene of the collision and work is ongoing to identify and locate these individuals.
'I am appealing to anybody who was driving on that stretch of the M40 in the early hours of this morning and witnessed the collision to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.
'I'm particularly keen to hear from anybody who saw either the Golf or the Mercedes travelling northbound just prior to the collision, as some witnesses have reported the Mercedes being driven erratically.
'I would also ask drivers to please check their dash-cams, and contact us if it has captured anything that may be able to assist this investigation.
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'If you don't wish to speak directly with police, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.'

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