Police hunt two women and two men who fled on foot from Mercedes after VW Golf driver, 27, was killed in motorway crash
The man from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, sadly died from his injuries after the crash on the M40 near junction two at Beaconsfield at around 1.15am today.
His passenger, a man in his twenties, is in hospital with 'serious but not life-threatening injuries'.
Both cars - the black VW Golf and a blue Mercedes AMG C250 - were both travelling northbound when the horrific collision at the slip road to the services occurred.
A man, 26, from Beaconsfield, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and possession of a knife blade or pointed article in a public place - and remains in custody.
The Mercedes was 'being driven erratically', Thames Valley Police has said, according to initial witness reports.
The force is now appealing for dash-cam footage and more witnesses as they hunt for the fugitives.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Edward Crofts, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'Tragically, as a result of this collision, a man has died of his injuries.
'His next of kin are aware and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
'Four people in the Mercedes left the scene of the collision and work is ongoing to identify and locate these individuals.
'I am appealing to anybody who was driving on that stretch of the M40 in the early hours of this morning and witnessed the collision to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.
'I'm particularly keen to hear from anybody who saw either the Golf or the Mercedes travelling northbound just prior to the collision, as some witnesses have reported the Mercedes being driven erratically.
'I would also ask drivers to please check their dash-cams, and contact us if it has captured anything that may be able to assist this investigation.
'You can contact us either online via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250349522.
'If you don't wish to speak directly with police, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.'
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