Man dies in overnight M40 crash two junctions from Aylesbury turn off

A man was found dead in his vehicle on the M40 near Aylesbury yesterday (12 April).
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Thames Valley Police officers found a man who had died in a black Vauxhall Astra on the central reservation of the M40 between junctions 11 and 12.

Police intelligence suggests the incident happened at around 4.20am in Oxfordshire back on 5 April.

Police confirm the man who died was in his 40s and that his family have been informed and are receiving help from specially trained officers.

A man on his 40s died at the sceneA man on his 40s died at the scene
A man on his 40s died at the scene

Investigating officer, PC Charlie Etheridge, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are appealing for any witnesses, or motorists who may have dash-cam footage, of the incident to please come forward.

“Although this was reported to us yesterday, we believe it may have happened at around 4.20am on 5 April.

“Anyone who has information or dash-cam footage can make a report by calling 101 or via our website, quoting reference 43220157746.”