“He remains in hospital with serious, but thankfully not life-threatening injuries. “I am appealing to anybody who witnessed the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage of the incident, to please make contact with Thames Valley Police, either online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43210187656. “I would also like to thank those members of the public that came to our assistance during the incident. “We have spoken to most of these, but would ask anybody who has not yet contacted us to please do so, as you will have been important witnesses. “Alternatively, for 100 per cent anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
An investigating officer said the 22-year-old had a “complete disregard for the safety of others.” He was sentenced at Reading Crown Court in March to 12 months imprisonment suspended for two years. The Slough man was also banned from driving for two years and must take an extended test before being allowed to drive again.
Zac Bunyard A man who failed to stop after his careless driving knocked a car with an elderly couple into a river was banned from driving for a year. Bunyard, of Ellington Road, Taplow, was driving a Ford Transit along Lower Cookham Road, Maidenhead, when he crashed into the back of a Vauxhall Corsa.
A MOTORCYCLIST is in hospital after a crash in the early hours of this morning. At about 6.30am, 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 bike, a man in his thirties, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remains in hospital. The car driver, also a man in his thirties, was taken to hospital with minor injuries and 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.
Privately owned e-scooters are still illegal on public roads, cycle lanes and pavements, residents are being reminded. While trials of rental e-scooter schemes were made legal last year, launching in High Wycombe and Aylesbury in November, the laws on private e-scooters have remained unchanged. It means you can legally use one of the yellow Zipp Mobility e-scooters, but you cannot use a private one - although many have still been seen out on the roads. Anyone caught using a privately owned e-scooter on a public road is committing a crime and can be prosecuted, Transport for Bucks and Thames Valley Police have warned.