Appeal for witnesses to single vehicle collision in Forest of Dean

Officers are appealing for witnesses to a single vehicle collision which took place in Newent at the weekend.

Police were called to the B4215 Ledbury Road at 9.50pm on Sunday after a yellow Seat Ibiza with a black bonnet had left the road near to Newent Golf Course. 

The occupants of the car left the scene prior to police arrival but have since been identified and are helping police with enquiries. 

The driver of the car, a 19-year-old man from Ledbury, is currently in Queen Elizabeth Birmingham hospital with pelvic injuries but is in a stable condition. The passengers were uninjured.

Investigating officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the car being driven between Ledbury and Newent prior to the collision.

Anyone who was in the area at the time or has dashcam footage is asked to complete the following online form referencing incident 454 of 11 April: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively you can call 101 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.