Motorcyclist killed in a horrific crash on A435

A MOTORCYCLIST was killed yesterday after a horrific crash on one of the major routes into Cheltenham.

The 47-year-old man, from Evesham, was airlifted to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol after his motorbike collided with a silver Peugeot 306 on the A435, near the Gotherington turnoff.

He later died of injuries sustained in the crash.

A 20-year-old man from Apperley was arrested on suspicion of driving without due care and attention and suspicion of causing death by careless driving.

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He remained in police custody last night.

The busy road was blocked in both directions following the incident, which took place around 8am.

One motorist, who was on his way past the scene moments after the crash took place, described the scene.

"Both vehicles were on their sides and there was debris all over the road," he said. "There were firemen running around the scene and you could tell it was bad."

Police want a white van driver who may have seen the incident to contact them. Witnesses should call police on 101, quoting incident 52 of September 14.