Three people arrested in connection with fatal Cotswolds crash

A woman died at the scene of a collision near Bourton-on-the-Water

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 16th May 2025

Three people have been arrested by Gloucestershire Police, in connection with a fatal collision near Bourton-on-the Water.

The crash involved a black Subaru Forester and a red Ford Fiesta and happened at around 6.35pm yesterday (Thursday 15th May), on the A436 in Notgrove.

A woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Four other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries, where they're still receiving treatment.

A 20 year old man from Lancashire, a 21 year old woman from Lancashire, and a 17 year old boy from Cornwall, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and remain in police custody.

The road has now reopened following police investigations at the scene.

Investigating officers would like to speak to anyone who may have seen a black Subaru Forester, a white Ford Transit van and a black Volkswagen T-Cross travelling along the A429 and A436 from Stow-on-the-Wold towards Andoversford prior to the collision.

Police are also keen to speak with the occupants of a red Ford Focus that drove past the vehicles involved travelling along the A436 towards Bourton moments before the collision.

If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Gloucesteshire Police 101, or use the force website, quoting reference number 472 of 15th May.

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