On-duty police officer killed after crash between car and motorcycle
An on-duty police officer has been killed after being involved in a fatal road crash while on board his motorcycle.
Thames Valley Police said Pc James Dixon was hurt on Bath Road in Wargrave, Berkshire, at around 1.50pm on Tuesday.
The collision involved a car and a motorcycle.
Thames Valley Police Federation is sad to announce the death on duty of PC 4814 James Dixon following an RTC this afternoon.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with his wife, family, friends and colleagues at this desperately sad time. pic.twitter.com/h79NqvNsV0-- ThamesValley Pol Fed (@TVPFED) December 5, 2017
A 91-year-old passenger in the car also died, police confirmed.
Pc Dixon was based at Loddon Valley police station, his next of kin have been informed.
The driver of the vehicle, a woman, was also injured in the incident and has been taken to hospital for treatment.
Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, police said.
The following is an update in connection with a fatal collision on the A4, Wargrave, today: https://t.co/9x93pWLxd6
-- Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) December 5, 2017
A police spokesman said: "As is standard procedure, due to the fact that the incident resulted in the deaths of a member of the public and an on-duty police officer Thames Valley Police has made a mandatory referral to the IPCC (Independent Police Complaints Commission) who have begun an investigation."
Very sad to hear of the death of a @ThamesVP Police Officer who was involved in an RTC whilst on duty today.
Our thoughts and condolences are with all those affected at this time ?#ThinBlueLine-- BTP Devon (@BTPDevon) December 5, 2017
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with colleagues @ThamesVP and the families & Loved Ones of both PC James Dixon & the family of the 91 year old lady who both sadly lost their lives earlier today following a tragic collision.
The thin blue line just got thinner. #LastCall#PCJamesDixonpic.twitter.com/zSM4r0clhc-- Glos Police Specials (@GlosPolSpecials) December 5, 2017
IPCC associate commissioner Guido Liguori said: "We have been notified by Thames Valley Police of a collision on the A4 near Reading, in which, tragically, a 91-year-old woman and a police officer have died.
"My thoughts and sympathies are with their families and friends and the colleagues of the officer at this very difficult time.
"IPCC investigators are attending the scene as part of an independent investigation to determine the circumstances which led to the collision."
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