Cyclist in his 80s seriously injured in crash near Newent
He remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition
A cyclist in his 80s has been seriously injured in a crash with a car on the B4215 near Newent, and police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Gloucestershire Police said the crash involved the cyclist and a black Mercedes B Class.
Both were travelling in the direction of Newent.
It happened at around 11.50am on Wednesday 28th October at Rudford, near the turning for Buttermilk Lane.
Condition of the cyclist
Emergency services attended and the cyclist was taken by air ambulance to Southmead Hospital in Bristol.
He was treated for serious injuries.
Police said he remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Road closures
Temporary closures were put in place on the B4215.
They were lifted two hours later.
Police appeal
Investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who has not yet spoken to police and who may have witnessed the crash.
They also want to hear from anyone who saw a group of cyclists riding on the B4215 before it happened.
Anyone with relevant dashcam footage is also asked to get in touch.