Man dies in Cheltenham crash

It happened last night on the A4019 Tewksebury Crossroads

The A4019 Tewkesbury Road in Cheltenham
Author: Abbie ChesherPublished 4th Oct 2023

A man has died following a two-vehicle collision in Cheltenham last night (Tuesday 3 October).

The incident happened at the A4019 Tewkesbury Road crossroads with Brook Road at around 7.40pm.

The man, aged in his 50s, was riding a motorbike that was in collision with a Honda Civic.

He was attended to by members of the public and the ambulance service but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

The man's next of kin have been informed.

The road was closed to allow for a full collision investigation to take place.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody at this time.

Anyone who witnessed the collision but hasn't spoken to police is asked to submit information via the following form, referencing incident 420 of 3 October: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

You can also call 101 and quote the same incident number.

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