Snow and ice was not to blame for a crash thatkilled a lorry driver in Oxfordshire.

A lorry and BMW X5 collided on the A420 at Southmoor at about 3.45pm yesterday following hours of snow and freezing temperatures which caused problems across the county’s roads.

A 59-year-old lorry driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police investigating the crash said they did not believe the bad weather was to blame.

They are appealing for any witnesses to call them on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.