Pedestrian dies after being hit by HGV near Mollington

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was hit by a HGV on the Southam road.
Undated file photo of a policeman. Police officers may have to take on back office roles in the wake of fresh budget cuts, crime commissioners have warned.  PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday September 4, 2015. Forces are already said to be warning that they will have "no option" but to shift uniformed officers into support posts if a new round of austerity means civilian staff numbers are scaled back. The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) has submitted an analysis of the possible impact on the police service of possible cuts over the next five years. See PA story POLICE Cuts. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens/PA WireUndated file photo of a policeman. Police officers may have to take on back office roles in the wake of fresh budget cuts, crime commissioners have warned.  PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday September 4, 2015. Forces are already said to be warning that they will have "no option" but to shift uniformed officers into support posts if a new round of austerity means civilian staff numbers are scaled back. The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) has submitted an analysis of the possible impact on the police service of possible cuts over the next five years. See PA story POLICE Cuts. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens/PA Wire
Undated file photo of a policeman. Police officers may have to take on back office roles in the wake of fresh budget cuts, crime commissioners have warned. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday September 4, 2015. Forces are already said to be warning that they will have "no option" but to shift uniformed officers into support posts if a new round of austerity means civilian staff numbers are scaled back. The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) has submitted an analysis of the possible impact on the police service of possible cuts over the next five years. See PA story POLICE Cuts. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

The accident, involving a Volvo HGV and a male pedestrian in his 30s, happened this morning (Wednesday 22) at about 12.15am on the A423 by the village of Mollington.

The pedestrian has since died from his injuries and his family have been informed.

Investigating officer, Sgt Sharon Scarffe of the Serious Collision Unit, said: “This was a tragic incident in which a man has sadly died.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the pedestrian or vehicle in the lead up to the collision or the collision itself.

“If you have any information, please get in touch with me via the 24-hour non-emergency Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101 quoting reference 12 of 22 November.”

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