Man dies following collision in Gloucester on Monday

A man has died following a collision in Gloucester on Monday (20 October) and officers are appealing for information.

Emergency services were called to the B4072 Stroud Road at around 4.30pm with a report of a collision involving a black Ford Fiesta and a blue Suzuki motorcycle.

The rider of the motorcycle, a man aged in his 30s and from the Forest of Dean, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol where he later died.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A woman, aged in her 40s and from Gloucester, was arrested at the scene and then further arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She has since been released under investigation while further enquiries take place.

Investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident and has not already spoken to police or who has CCTV or dashcam footage they feel may be relevant.

Information can be provided to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 328 of 20 October: www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/