Appeal for driver to come forward after fatal crash

A potential witness to a collision that killed a 64-year-old father as he crossed a road has been urged to come forward by police.

Stephen Allen, 64, was on his routine morning walk when he was struck in Bath Road in Calcot, near the Lidl supermarket, by at least one vehicle at about 06:30 GMT on 26 November.

Two men, both from Reading, have been arrested in connection with Mr Allen's death, with one bailed and the other released pending further inquiries.

Sgt Matt Cadmore, from Thames Valley Police, said: "I'd like to stress, I believe this driver to be a witness, and I would urge them to contact [officers] as soon as possible."

He added: "From our investigative work, we know that the vehicle travelled from the Burghfield Road and turned left towards Calcot at 06:27 on that morning."

"If you believe the vehicle is yours, or you know the driver, please reach out to us."

The car pictured appears to be a silver or grey hatchback.

Mr Allen's children said he was a "truly hardworking and devoted father" and that the Reading Buses driver was a "familiar, friendly face to many in the community", who studied history and archaeology throughout his life.

A 27-year-old man from Reading was arrested on 2 December on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a road traffic collision and was bailed.

Another man, 41, also from Reading, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and was released pending further inquiries.