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Police appeal for information after motorcyclist dies in collision near Gloucestershire market town

Police officers investigating a fatal collision on the A429 near Northleach on Saturday have appealed for a cyclist and motorist seen in the area to come forward.

The collision occurred on the A429 near to the Fosse Way at around 11am and involved two cars and a motorcyclist.

The rider of the motorcycle, a man in 30s suffered serious injuries and was declared dead at the scene. His next of kin has been informed.

In a statement Gloucestershire Police said: "The drivers of the two cars, a Peugeot 308 and Kia Sportage did not sustain any injuries during the collision.

"A number of road closures were in place whilst officers carried out a full collision investigation and they have since been reopened."

Investigators have held initial enquiries and have shown that a cyclist and a car were in the area just before the incident occurred and they are asking the rider and driver to come forward.

A statement released at lunchtime on Monday said: "A number of initial enquiries have shown that a cyclist and a car were in the area in the lead up to the collision and these are two people that officers are keen to hear from as they may have witnessed what happened.

"The rider of the bicycle is believed to be a white man in his 30s who was wearing grey/dark coloured clothing.

"The car was described as being light in colour and possibly white/cream.

"Collison investigators would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed what happened, or who has relevant dashcam footage and has not already spoken to police.

"Officers would also like to hear from anyone who may have travelled on the A429 in either direction at around 11 am."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary on 101 quoting incident 158 of 16 November.

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