A 36-year-old man has died after a single-vehicle collision on Bakers Hill between Mickleton and Hidcote. Gloucestershire Police are appealing for witnesses and for anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
Emergency services were called to the road at around 7.30am on Saturday, September 5, after a Ford C-Max left the carriageway and collided with a tree. The driver, who was from the Stratford area, was declared dead at the scene.
The incident was described by police as a serious collision. The report supplied by Stroud Times said officers were seeking information from people who may have seen what happened or whose vehicle cameras may have captured relevant footage.
Bakers Hill remains closed
Road closures remain in place on Bakers Hill while collision investigators examine the scene. The closure is affecting the stretch between Mickleton and Hidcote as officers carry out their work.
Police have not stated what caused the Ford C-Max to leave the road. They have also not released the driver’s identity. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
How to provide information
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam footage can contact Gloucestershire Police through its online reporting form. Information should be submitted using the existing-case report facility and must quote reference 53260076805.
The appeal was issued after the fatal collision reported earlier that Saturday morning. Police have confirmed the driver’s age and that he was from the Stratford area, but no further personal details have been provided.
Investigators are continuing to examine the scene while the road closures remain in force. The police request is specifically for eyewitness accounts and dashcam material that could assist with the collision investigation.
