Man dies following serious collision near Cirencester

Emergency services were called to A433 Tetbury Road shortly after 9.15am (Saturday 5th October) to reports of a collision between a motorcyclist and car

Author: Olivia DaviesPublished 6th Oct 2024
Last updated 6th Oct 2024

A man has died following a two vehicle collision near Cirencester yesterday morning (Saturday 5 October) and officers are appealing for information.

Emergency services were called to the A433 Tetbury Road in Cirencester shortly after 9.15am with a report of a collision between a motorcyclist and car.

The collision, which involved the rider of a Honda motorcycle and an Audi A4, took place near to the Thames Head Inn.

The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 50s and from South Cerney, sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Road closures remain in place on the stretch of road between Cirencester and Tetbury while collision investigation work takes place.

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

Information can be provided to police online by completing the form and quoting incident 105 of 5 October.

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