A tragic accident occurred today in the Forest of Dean, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist. At 12:05 pm on Monday, May 26, emergency services responded to a serious collision on the B4226 Speech House Road in Coleford, close to the Speech House Hotel. The crash involved two motorcycles and a BMW car.
According to Gloucestershire Constabulary, one of the motorcyclists, a man in his 30s from Cinderford, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
As part of the ongoing collision investigation, road closures remain in effect on Speech House Road near the Speech House Hotel. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and avoid the area to minimize disruption.
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Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Information can be submitted online, quoting incident 157 of 26/5/2025.