A 19-year-old van driver arrested after a crash in which a 79-year-old woman died has been released on bail.

The victim, who is from Buckland, near Faringdon, died in the crash at 9.40am yesterday on the B4508 at the junction with Bow Road, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The teenage can driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Has been released on police bail and has been asked to report to Abingdon police on December 22.

A victim has not yet been formally identified.