Man dies following collision in the Forest of Dean

EDITED ON 27 MAY: A man has died following a two vehicle collision in the Forest of Dean yesterday (Monday 26 May).

Emergency services were called at 12.05pm with a report of a collision on an unclassified road between Speech House Road and Fancy Road in Coleford.

The collision involved the rider of a motorbike and the driver of a BMW.

The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 30s and from Cinderford, was treated at the scene but died from his injuries. His next of kin has been informed.

The driver of the car, a woman in her 60s, was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital as a precaution.

Road closures remained in place to allow for a collision investigation and were lifted at around 2am this morning (Tuesday 27 May).

Officers are continuing to ask anyone who witnessed the collision or has any dashcam footage they feel is relevant to make contact.

Information can be submitted by completing the following online form and quoting incident 157 of 26 May: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report