Tributes to victims of Wargrave collision

The A4 Bath Road at Wargrave was closed for several hours after the fatal collision

Investigations are continuing into a fatal collision in which a police officer and a woman were killed.

The incident involving a motorbike and a car happened on the A4 Bath Road at Wargrave near Reading at about 1.50pm on Tuesday 5th December.

PC James Dixon, the police officer who died, was on duty at the time and riding a motorbike. A 91-year-old woman who was a passenger in the car involved in the collision also died. Her name has not yet been released officially. The next-of-kin of both people have been informed.

The driver of the car was taken to hospital for medical attention. her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

PC James Dixon was based at Loddon Valley police station, and had featured in the television programme 'Road Wars' on Sky One.

In their initial statement Thames Valley Police said that the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) had been informed of the incident because it involved a serving police officer.

The investigation continues at the scene in Wargrave

Today the force issued a tribute to the two people killed in the collision.

Thames Valley Police have released a photograph of PC Dixon in happier times as a tribute to him Credit: Thames Valley Police

The IPCC have confirmed that their investigation has started. They are appealing for witnesses.

Gladys Goodwin died in the crash Credit: Thames Valley Police