Woman’s Death in Multi-Vehicle M40 Crash sparks Police Search

“Have you seen Akashdeep Singh or do you know where he is?”

Police have identified a man they believe may have crucial information about a devastating multi-vehicle crash on the M40, which resulted in the tragic death of a woman.

The collision occurred on the evening of September 28, 2024, and involved several vehicles, leaving the scene in chaos.

Warwickshire Police have named 23-year-old Akashdeep Singh as a person of interest in their investigation.

Officers are keen to speak with him in relation to the fatal crash, which took place on the northbound carriageway of the M40, between junctions 11 and 12, at approximately 7:15 pm.

The emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a serious accident involving five cars and a Peugeot Boxer van.

Despite their efforts, a woman in her 50s tragically lost her life as a result of the crash.

According to the police, the driver of the Peugeot van allegedly fled the scene on foot.

Investigators now believe Singh, who is thought to have ties to Oldbury in the West Midlands, could hold key information that may help them understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.

In a statement, Warwickshire Police said:

“Have you seen Akashdeep Singh or do you know where he is?

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“We would like to talk to the 23-year-old as we believe he may have information about a collision that took place on the M40 motorway shortly before 7:15 pm on Saturday evening.

“Officers and emergency services were called to the northbound carriageway between junction 11 (Banbury) and junction 12 (Gaydon) after several reports of a multiple vehicle collision.

“The collision involved five cars and a Peugeot boxer van, however the Peugeot driver is believed to have left the area on foot.

“Sadly a passenger in one of the cars – a woman in her 50s – died at the scene.”

“Her next of kin has been informed and specially trained officers are supporting the family at this time. Investigations into the collision are continuing with officers keen to locate Singh, who also goes by the name of Akash and has connections to the West Midlands – particularly the Oldbury area.

“If members of the public have information to help us find him or can share details about the collision, please get in touch.

“We’d also ask anyone who has dashcam footage of the collision, the Peugeot and the manner it was being driven prior to the collision to share it with us.

“If you can assist us, please contact us quoting incident number 303 of 28 September.”

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