A motorcyclist died after he was involved in a smash with two cars near Abingdon yesterday.

A black Toyota Yaris, a blue Jaguar and a motorcycle were involved in the collision at the Burycroft junction of the A415, towards Culham, at about 9am.

The rider of the motorbike, who has not yet been named, was taken to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital by air ambulance, but later died from his injuries.

No one else involved in the crash was injured.

The scene of the accident was cordoned off as investigators tried to piece together how the accident happened.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Motorists were diverted while the clear-up and investigation took place.

The road was eventually reopened at 12.30pm.

In March, last year 39-year-old cyclist Jacob Joseph, from Berinsfield, was killed on the same road at Burcot after he was involved in a crash with an Audi A3 outside the Chequers pub.

Anyone with information about yesterday's crash should contact PC Robert Turpin on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.