TWENTY-seven people died in traffic collisions across the county last year.

There were 27 fatal collisions in 2014 and one person died in each incident.

Across the Thames Valley, which includes Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, 78 people died in 72 collisions, up from 57 people in 55 collisions in 2013.

Police said there was a rise in the numbers of pedestrians, cyclists, car passengers and drivers killed, but a drop in motorcyclists and van drivers being killed.

Head of roads policing Chief Inspector Henry Parsons said: “The rise in fatal collisions is exceptionally disappointing with each fatality causing untold misery and distress to the loved ones of the people who died.

“Each statistic represents a family which has lost someone in sudden and tragic circumstances and our thoughts remain with families affected in this way.

“The causes of the collisions are varied, with many still under investigation. Some of these involve criminal investigations for causing death by dangerous driving or death by careless driving.”

He added: “Our team works in partnership with local authorities and other emergency services to improve road safety.

"We will continue to deliver targeted enforcement to reduce the risks of collisions."

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