Unidentified pedestrian killed on the M40

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward after a fatal collision on the M40, in which an unidentified white man, believed to be in his 20s, was killed.

Police officers were called at 8pm yesterday evening (10/12) to a report that multiple vehicles had collided with a pedestrian on the M40 northbound between High Wycombe and Loudwater.

Investigating officer Sgt Dominic Mahon of Roads policing based at Amersham police station said: “We would like to appeal to anyone who was driving on either the north or southbound carriageways of the M40 between Junctions six and two at around 8pm to contact police.

“We are still in the process of identifying the victim. He is a white man, believed to be Polish, aged approximately in his twenties. He was wearing a black jacket, dark jeans and white canvas trainers.

“Anyone who recognises the victim from this description or who has information about this incident is asked to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1467 (10/12).

“If you don’t want to speak directly to police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers (opens new window) anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.”