Motorcyclist dies in hospital after fatal Cheltenham crash

The 58-year-old man suffered serious injuries in the wake of the collision

Author: Rory GannonPublished 26th Sep 2024

A motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a collision in Cheltenham last week has died from his injuries.

Officers were called to an accident that had taken place on Portland Street next to the junction with Trinity Lane just before 8pm on September 16th.

The victim, a 58-year-old man, suffered serious injuries following the crash and was taken to hospital in Bristol.

After a number of days at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, the man was sadly pronounced dead on Saturday evening (September 21st).

Gloucestershire Police has said that the man's next of kin has been informed and his family are being supported by specially trained officers.

Meanwhile, an appeal remains open for information and witnesses to come forward as they piece together the events that led to the crash.

Police have added they believe no other vehicles were involved in the crash, though those with dashcam footage are being particularly welcomed.

Anyone who may have any relevant information can get in touch with the force by calling 101 and quoting incident reference number 458 from September 16th.

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