Milton Keynes man dead and teen, 17, fighting for his life after horror crash

Thames Valley Police referred itself to watchdog following Monday's smash near Stony Stratford
Crash investigators are continuing to appeal for witnesses following Monday's smashCrash investigators are continuing to appeal for witnesses following Monday's smash
Crash investigators are continuing to appeal for witnesses following Monday's smash

Crash investigators have confirmed a man in his 20s from the Milton Keynes are was killed in a three-vehicle collision near Stony Stratford on Monday (February 28).

A 17-year-old boy critically injured in the crash on the A422 Stratford Road is also from Milton Keynes and is still fighting for his life in Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital.

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Officers revealed the victim has yet to be formally identified but his family has been informed and are being supported by specially-trained family liaison officers

Both men were travelling in a gold Range Rover Velor shortly after 5pm

Thames Valley Police referred itself to the Independent Office of Police Complaints after the vehicle previously failed to stop for officers.

The Range Rover was heading towards Deanshanger when it was in collision with the rear of a white Fiat Doblo van, crossed the carriageway and collided with a silver Ford Transit before rolling several times and hitting a silver Audi A6.

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The Transit driver, a man in his 40s from Warwickshire, was also seriously injured and remains at Milton Keynes Hospital, where his condition is serious but stable.

Officers are still appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone with dashcam footage who has yet to come forward.

A spokesman said: "Anyone with information can call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 or call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 22000119398."