Biker dies and car driver seriously injured on A465

It's after a crash at Allensmore on Saturday morning

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 14th Jul 2025

A biker in his 70s has died and a car driver in her 60s is seriously injured.

It's after a crash on the A465 at Allensmore on Saturday morning.

In a statement, West Mercia Police said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Herefordshire yesterday morning (Saturday 12 July).

"The collision happened around 8:40am on the A465 near Allensmore, when a BMW motorbike collided with a Citroen C3.

"Sadly, the motorcyclist, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The woman driving the Citroen, a woman in her 60s, was taken to Hereford County Hospital with serious injuries.

"Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision and from drivers who have dashcam footage from around the time it happened."

You are urged to contact PC Foster by emailing [email protected]

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