A 27-year-old suspected drug-driver has been arrested following a road traffic collision which has resulted in the tragic death of a seven month old baby girl.

Thames Valley Police were called to the scene of the crash just after 9:50pm on Sunday, November 4 where a Peuguot 508 was travelling in an easternly direction along H10 Bletham Way, Bletchley in Milton Keynes.

The green Fiat which was involved in the head on collision with the Peugeot was travelling in the opposite direction having come from A5 Caldcotte exit.

Officers are appealling to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or either vehicle prior to the crash.

Senior Investigating Officer Sergeant Ed Crofts, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, based at Bicester, said: “Very sadly, as a result of this collision, an infant has died of her injuries. Our thoughts are with the family of the child who has tragically died.”

Another passenger within the Peugeot, a 30-year-old woman, had minor injuries and the driver of the Fiat suffered a broken leg and was taken to hospital for treatment.

An investigation is underway and the 27-year-old from Milton Keynes was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs, and driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the limit and failing to stop after a road traffic collision.

He has since been released on police bail.

Sergeant Crofts added: “I would like to appeal to anybody who was driving along H10 Bletcham Way at around the time of the collision to please contact Thames Valley Police, especially if you witnessed what happened or saw either vehicle being driven just prior to the collision.

“I would also ask drivers to please check dash-cam and get in touch if this has captured anything that may assist this investigation.

“You can send digital evidence to our dedicated portal for this incident.

“You can get in contact us by making a report via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43220546207.

“Alternatively, you can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”