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Man Dies After Car Hits Tree in Glos
5 Sep
Summary
- A 36-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The car left the road and struck a tree near Mickleton.
- Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage.
A 36-year-old man has tragically died following a car crash in the Cotswolds earlier today, September 5th, 2026. The incident occurred around 7:30 AM on Bakers Hill, a road between Mickleton and Hidcote in Gloucestershire.
A Ford C-Max vehicle was discovered to have veered off the road and impacted a tree. Emergency services were dispatched to the location promptly.
The man, who was from the Stratford area, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene by responders. His next of kin have been notified and are receiving support from trained officers.
Gloucestershire Constabulary has cordoned off Bakers Hill while collision investigators conduct their examination. Police are appealing to the public for any witnesses or relevant dashcam footage that could assist their investigation.
