Police appeal as man dies following collision in Forest of Dean
Police say a motorcycle collided with a stationary lorry this morning (Thursday 23 January)
A man has died following a collision in Lydney, Forest of Dean this morning (Thursday 23 January).
Police were called by the ambulance service at around 6am with a report a Zontes ZT125-U motorcycle had collided with a stationary lorry on Harbour Road.
Emergency services attended and despite their best efforts the motorcyclist, a 44-year-old man who lived in the Forest of Dean, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin and the coroner have been informed. Police also say his family will be supported by a specially trained officer.
A collision investigation has taken place and the road closure has been lifted.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage and has not yet spoken to police, is asked to make contact with them.
Officers say they will be making CCTV enquiries with local businesses in the area.