Fatal collision in Maidenhead

At around 1.35am yesterday (29/8) a black Audi A4 sport cabriolet was travelling in Drift Road near the junction with A330, Ascot Road, when it left the carriageway.

A 49-year-old man from Maidenhead, who had been travelling in the vehicle, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

The A330 was closed while officers investigated the circumstances of the collision and reopened shortly after 7am yesterday (29/8).

Investigating officer PC Melanie Todd, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who saw the vehicle during the evening prior to the collision or witnessed the collision itself.

“This car is particularly distinctive due to it having a dark red soft top roof. If you have any information which could assist with enquiries please speak to police.”

If you have any information about the collision please contact PC Todd based at Three Mile Cross via the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 quoting URN 163 29/8.

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.

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