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Man arrested over pensioner's death after Oxford car crash

The Independent·Ellie Crabbe·3 days ago
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A 36-year-old man from Witney has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving after a pensioner died following a crash in Oxford .

The man, who was also arrested on suspicion of causing death by driving a vehicle whilst uninsured, has been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues, Thames Valley Police said.

The victim, a man in his 80s, was driving a silver Honda Civic when it was in a collision with a silver Citroen C3 Aircross on the A4142 Eastern Bypass, near Littlemore Roundabout, on 16 October.

He was seriously injured in the collision and taken to hospital, where he died on 28 October.

Police confirmed an arrest has been made (AFP/Getty)

His family have been told and are being supported by specially trained officers.

The force confirmed the arrest was made on Friday, with officers then giving an update on Saturday.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Leila Summers said: "Firstly, our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the man who has…

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