Cyclist in his 80s dies after M32 slip road crash

The collision involved a cyclist and a vehicle

Abigail Neep 15:43, 17 Feb 2026Updated 21:10, 17 Feb 2026

The cyclist has sadly died (stock image)(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)

A cyclist has died following a collision with a vehicle on an M32 slip road.

Avon and Somerset Police[1] were called just after 9am to the junction one slip road, A4174 Ring Road, off the M32 southbound carriageway on Tuesday, February 17.

The collision involved a cyclist and a vehicle. Police have confirmed that the cyclist, a man in his eighties, sadly died as a result of the crash.

Emergency services attended the incident, and the man's next of kin have been informed.

Police are offering the family support through a family liaison officer.

The police add that the driver of the vehicle has been supporting them in their enquiries.

The collision resulted in a six-hour closure of the slip road,[2] which later reopened just after 3pm.

Police ask that if you were in the area and witnessed the collision, or have any more information, please call them on 101 and quote reference 5226045155 to the call handler.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision off the M32 motorway earlier today (Tuesday 17 February).

"Officers were called just after 9am to the junction one slip road (A4174 Ring Road) off the M32 inbound carriageway following a report of a collision involving a cyclist and a vehicle.

"Emergency services responded and, despite their efforts, a man in his eighties sadly died. His next of kin has been informed and we are offering them support through a specialist family liaison officer. Our thoughts are with them during this incredibly difficult time.

"The driver of the vehicle has been supporting us in our enquiries.

"The road remains closed while investigative enquiries are being carried out.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternative route.

"If you were in the area and witnessed the collision, or have any more information, please call us on 101 and quote reference 5226045155 to the call handler."

References

1. ^ Avon and Somerset Police (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
2. ^ six-hour closure of the slip road, (www.bristolpost.co.uk)