A tragic incident occurred on Oxford's Eastern Bypass, leaving an 80-year-old man's life forever altered. The man was struck down by a vehicle during the late hours of a Saturday night, around 02:15 BST, on the dual carriageway between Risinghurst and Horspath Driftway. This incident involved a pedestrian and two cars, a Ford Fiesta and a Hyundai Ioniq. The driver, a 28-year-old man from Dunstable, Bedfordshire, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death while driving without a valid license or insurance. He is currently in police custody, awaiting further investigation. The authorities have appealed to the public for any witnesses or footage of the vehicles involved, hoping to gather crucial evidence to understand the sequence of events leading to this devastating outcome. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the potential consequences of reckless driving. It also highlights the need for thorough investigation and legal accountability in such tragic circumstances.
