Wheelchair user dies after collision with camper van

THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Haddenham yesterday (10/11), involving a woman in a wheelchair and a camper van.

The collision happened in Stanbridge Road at 1.50pm and involved a red VW camper van which collided with two pedestrians, a 52-year-old woman who was pushing a 69-year-old woman in a wheelchair.

The 69-year-old woman was taken to Stoke Mandeville Hospital where she died later that day .

The 52-year-old woman sustained broken bones and was taken to Stoke Mandeville Hospital where she is currently being treated.

PC Alan Turnbull, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit in Bicester, said: “I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or saw the camper van before it happened.

“Anyone with information should call 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 quoting URN 701 10/09.

“If you do not want to speak directly to the 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.