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The 30-year-old was arrested on Friday, September 20, on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving a motor vehicle dangerously.
He remains in police custody.
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The collision between a white long-wheel based van and a cyclist occurred between 6am and 6.10am on Monday (September 16) on the A4130 near Halifax Road.
Police said the cyclists’ injuries in the first instance were not believed to be serious but his condition has since deteriorated significantly.
The 71-year-old now remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Thames Valley Police is still appealing for those with information about the collision or the moment leading up to it to come forward.
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Investigator Phil Hanham, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We would still appeal to anybody who was driving in the area on Monday morning to please check your dash-cams and get in touch with Thames Valley Police if you have captured the collision, or the moments leading up to it.
“Sadly, the 71-year-old cyclist remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries and his family are being supported.
“Anybody with any information that may assist this investigation is urged to contact us on 101 or by making a report online, quoting reference 43240444816.”
