2014-04-13 - Rider Down/ Fatality, Oxford A420

Posted on Mon 14th, April 2014

• #1

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A 12-year-old cyclist has been killed after being hit by a car in Oxfordshire.

The collision happened at the junction with the A420 westbound, near Southmoor, at 16:40 BST on Saturday.

The boy was treated at the scene and taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where he was pronounced dead.

It is understood the 12-year-old was local to the area. Any witnesses are being asked to contact Thames Valley Police.

A spokesman for the force said: "As he reached the short section of Charney Road between Spring Hill and the A420 he was involved in a collision with a grey Honda CRV being driven towards Swindon."

Absolutely tragic.
• #2

Rowhan

Oh no...

Rest in peace
• #3

Temp

Simply terrible. RIP, thoughts with family and friends.
• #4

jochta

Such a tragedy. He was out for a group ride with his mates apparently. It's a notorious staggered crossing across the A420 which is a dual carriageway here. We use it occasionally on club rides, you have to careful judging the speed of motorists here who will often hugely exceed the speed limit (100mph is not uncommon). I'm not judging the cause of this collision though until we know the full details.

https://goo.gl/maps/pZS2h

RIP and thoughts to his family and friends.
• #5

spj7

That is a poor junction.

RIP little man.
• #6

Mule

Tragic, RIP :(

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