Appeal for witnesses to fatal collision in Thame

THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Thame. The incident took place on the A4129 Tythrop Way in Thame yesterday (28/8) near the skate park at about 4.35pm.

A black Kawasaki ZX series motorcycle, ridden by an 18-year-old man, is believed to have collided with a lamppost.

He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

Investigating officer Sergeant Julie Caulfield, of the Joint Operations Unit for Roads Policing, based at Bicester Howes Lane, said: “If anyone saw this incident, or has any information relating to it, I would ask them to get in touch.

“I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who was at the skate park at the time as they could have vital information.

“Anyone with any details should call the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number on 101.”

If you have any information relating to this case, please call 101 quoting reference ‘977 (28/8)’, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.