Two-vehicle collision in Banbury area involving motorcycle leaves man seriously injured

Thames Valley Police have launched an appeal for witnesses following the serious injury road traffic collision.

The collision happened around 6.30am this morning (Wednesday March 17) when a white Seat was involved in a collision with an Aprilia motorcycle at the junction of the A4260 and the B4027 Banbury Road between Kidlington and Steeple Aston.

The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains.

The driver of the car, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital with minor injuries and he has since been discharged.

Investigating officer, PC Chris Weatherley, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this incident to please come forward.

“I’d also ask any motorists who were in the local area around the time of the incident to check dash-cam footage in case it may have captured anything that could assist with the investigation.

“Anyone with information can contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43210111161.”