A book of condolence has been opened after the death of a 19-year-old following a multi-vehicle crash on the M40 at High Wycombe.
A grey motorcycle, a black Volkswagen Polo, and a blue Hyundai Tucson were involved in the collision on the London-bound carriageway between J4 (High Wycombe) and J3 (Loudwater) at around 8.40 pm on Saturday, February 21.
The motorcycle had a pillion passenger, a 19-year-old woman, who suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital, has died.
A specially-trained police officer is supporting her next of kin.
The book of condolence is for anyone who wishes to write a tribute or a message to the young woman's family.
The motorcycle rider, a 20-year-old man from Maidenhead, who was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, has been released on police bail until May 12.
Both car drivers are assisting the police investigation and no other injuries have been reported.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Oliver Cahill-Smith, of the Joint Operations Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Firstly, our thoughts remain with the loved ones of the victim of this collision at this extremely difficult time.
“Following the victim’s sad death, I am re-appealing for any witnesses of this collision or anyone with dash-cam footage relating to it to call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43260088366.
“As I said in the our previous appeal, if you were driving on the M40 or the Handy Cross roundabout at around 8.40pm on Saturday and have a dash-cam, please check your recording in case it has captured something that could assist us and get in touch if you have.”
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