M4 reopens after man in his 80s dies after being struck by car in West Berkshire

National Highways closed the road for several hours. Credit: National Highways

Thames Valley Police is appealing for information after a man in his 80s died on the M4 in West Berkshire.

The road was closed today between junctions 15 to 14 whilst police carried out investigations. It has since fully reopened.

Officers say a collision occurred at around 9:40pm on Sunday (7 Jan), where by a pedestrian who is believed to have been earlier driving a grey Hyundai Iconic, has been struck as they were crossing the carriageway.

The man died from his injuries. The carriageway was closed while recovery and investigation was ongoing.

Investigating officer Sergeant Lyndsey Blackaby, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are investigating this collision in which a man has tragically died.

“Our condolences and thoughts are with their loved ones. The man’s next of kin has been informed and they are being supported by specially trained officers.

“We are appealing for anyone with dash-cam footage or witness information to please come forward, calling 101 or reporting online, quoting reference 432400009724.

“We would like to thank the public for their patience while we conducted our enquiries.”

Update: 12:15pm

The westbound carriageway has reopened, but the eastbound carriageway remains closed for recovery and clearance.

A major motorway in Berkshire is closed in both directions as emergency services deal with a "serious incident".

The M4 is closed between junction 14 (Hungerford) and junction 15 (Swindon).

Emergency services are on the scene with police leading the investigations.

Swindon Police said it was because of a "serious collision".

Diversion details

  • Leave the M4 at J15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit to join the A419.

  • Continue to the next roundabout. Use the 4th exit and join the B4192. Follow for approx. 13 miles via Aldbourne.

  • Avoiding Hungerford town centre; at the junction of the B4192 with Charnham Park, turn left and continue to the A4 roundabout.

  • Take the 1st exit and take the 1st exit at the next roundabout joining the A338.

  • Follow the A338 for approx. 3 miles to the M4 J14 and rejoin the M4 eastbound.

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