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Elderly Man Killed in Nighttime Dual Carriageway Tragedy
10 Jan
Summary
- An 80-year-old pedestrian tragically died after being hit by two cars.
- The fatal incident occurred early Saturday morning on Oxford's Eastern Bypass.
- A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by driving offenses.
Tragedy struck on Oxford's Eastern Bypass in the early hours of Saturday morning, resulting in the death of an 80-year-old pedestrian. The collision, which involved two cars, occurred between Risinghurst and Horspath Driftway at approximately 02:15 BST. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries following the incident on the busy dual carriageway.
Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the fatal crash. A 28-year-old man from Dunstable, Bedfordshire, has been taken into police custody on suspicion of causing death by driving offences, including operating a vehicle without a licence or insurance. The investigation is ongoing.
Police are actively seeking information from the public to aid their inquiry. They are appealing for any witnesses or individuals who may possess dashcam footage of the vehicles involved, identified as a Ford Fiesta and a Hyundai Ioniq. Anyone with relevant information is urged to come forward.
