Following a traffic collision in Wolverton in the early hours of this morning, police have closed the Stratford Road from The Old Bath House down to the train station.
“Officers requested a vehicle to stop on Stratford Road, Wolverton, at around 1.10am this morning , the vehicle proceeded to flee the scene, and was then involved in a road traffic collision with another vehicle.
“A woman in her twenties was taken to hospital where she is being treated for life-threatening injuries. Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. Three other people sustained minor injuries and have since been discharged from hospital.
“A 31-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of drink/drug driving, failing to stop and exchanging details and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He currently remains in custody.
“An investigation has been launched following this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or submitting a report via the website quoting reference 43250573355.
“Thames Valley Police has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in relation to this case, due the prior contact with one of the drivers.”
