Man, 89, dies after two-car collision near Westonbirt

The Bristol man died in hospital a day after the crash on the A433 Bath Road, while the driver of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries

Author: Poppi AndelinPublished 17th Oct 2026
Last updated 17th Oct 2026

An 89-year-old man from Bristol has died following a two-vehicle collision near Westonbirt in the Cotswolds earlier this week.

Emergency services were called to the A433 Bath Road at around 10.15am on Tuesday, 13 October, following reports of a collision involving a blue Mini Countryman and a black Skoda Fabia.

The driver of the Skoda, an 89-year-old man from Bristol, was taken to Southmead Hospital for treatment. However, he died the following day, Wednesday, 14 October.

The driver of the Mini, a man in his 30s, was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with minor injuries. He was later discharged.

Officers are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage that could assist their investigation.

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