A MOTORCYCLIST was injured in a crash on the A38 in Gloucestershire yesterday afternoon, Thursday.

This crash happened shortly before 4.30pm near to the car salesroom at Moreton Valence and involved a beige Fiat Punto and a black Pulse Adrenaline XF 125 motorcycle.

The motorcyclist, a 28-year-old man, was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for treatment. Details of his injuries are not available.

A female was driving the other car but not physically injured. There was no-one else in the car at the time of the crash. 

The road was closed in both directions between Whitminster and Moreton Valence until 5.50pm.

Officers investigating the crash would like to hear from anyone who witnessed it or saw either vehicle before the crash happened.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary on 101 or email 101@gloucestershire.police.uk quoting incident 318 of 21/12.