Woman dies following serious collision near Stonehouse

A woman has died following a serious collision near Stonehouse this afternoon (Monday 30 March).

Emergency services were called at 12.55pm with a report of a collision involving a green Nissan Micra and grey Vauxhall Astra on the B4008 Gloucester Road in Standish.

The driver of the Nissan Micra, a 79-year-old woman from Gloucester, was treated by paramedics at the scene but passed away from her injuries. Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

The driver of the Vauxhall, a 34-year-old man from Gloucester, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving without a license and driving without insurance. He remains in police custody at this time.

The B4008 Gloucester Road remains closed from the junction for the Javelin Park incinerator to Horsemarling Lane to allow a collision investigation to take place.

These closures are expected to remain in place for a number of hours with motorists asked to plan their route in advance and avoid the area.

Anyone who witnessed the collision but has not yet spoken to police is asked to submit information by completing the following online form and quoting incident 199 of 30 March: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report