A 60-year-old woman from Gloucester tragically lost her life in a crash in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Whitehall Lane in Rudford at 5:20 PM GMT on Tuesday. The woman sustained severe injuries and was declared deceased at the scene. A 50-year-old man from Cheltenham was detained on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. He was later released under investigation and admitted to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for treatment of multiple fractures. The B4215 was temporarily closed overnight for investigations but has since reopened. The police are seeking witnesses or dashcam footage of the incident. Readers are encouraged to share their story ideas and suggestions for coverage in Gloucestershire via email or WhatsApp. Stay informed and engaged with BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
