Man charged over crash in Banbury in which a young woman died

Brian Mclaren, aged 36, of Vincent Way, Banbury, was charged this morning (Monday) with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death while disqualified, causing death by due care while over the prescribed limit, driving while disqualified and driving a motor vehicle when his alcohol level was above the legal limit.

The charges are in relation to the fatal collision that occurred on Bloxham Road on Saturday night after which Esme Elizabeth Heaton-Biggs died.

Mclaren appeared at High Wycombe Magistrates Court today, where he has been remanded and will next appear in Oxford Crown Court on November 6.

A 24-year-old man and 33-year-old woman who were also arrested in relation to this investigation have been released on police bail while police enquiries continue.

Esme’s grieving family issued a heartfelt tribute to their ‘brightest light’ through Thames Valley Police.