A CYCLIST was left with life-threatening injuries after being involved in a crash in Banbury.

The collision happened on Wednesday at around 11.30pm at the junction of Beesley Road and Orchard Way between a black Vauxhall Corsa and the cyclist, who is a 21-year-old man.

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The man suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses.

Investigating officer Sergeant Linford Baxter of the Joint Operations Road Policing Unit, based at Milton Keynes, said: “This was a serious collision which has left a man with serious injuries.

“I am appealing to anybody who witnessed the collision, or saw the black Corsa being driven prior to the collision to please get in touch with police.

“I would also ask any drivers who were in the area to please check their dash-cams for any potential evidence, and contact police if it has captured anything that can assist this investigation.

“You can call the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, or make a report online, quoting reference number 43210192735.”

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