Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a collision that occurred yesterday (27/1) in Reading.
At around 11.18pm a patrolling police vehicle saw a Ford Mondeo car drive through a red traffic signal at the junction of Castle Hill and the Tilehurst Road, Reading. Following the illumination of blue lights on the police vehicle the Mondeo accelerated away.
A short distance later, at the junction with Western Elms Avenue, the Mondeo collided with the rear of a blue Chevrolet Matiz, which had been travelling in the same direction.
This resulted in the death at the Reading scene of the occupants of the Chevrolet Matiz, a local man, aged 54-years-old and his wife, aged 49-years-old.
The driver of the Mondeo, a 31-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is in custody at Loddon Valley police station.
Next of kin have been informed and are being supported by family and a police family liaison officer.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission have attended the Reading scene and are currently assessing the incident.
Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact Thames Valley Police on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or leave your name, please contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
Thames Valley Police ~ Reading
