‘A deeply loved mum, wife, sister, daughter, aunt and great aunt’
William Telford Senior Reporter and Business Specialist
10:45, 04 Jan 2026
Suzanne Wilmot, aged 60 and from Gloucester, who died in a road crash in the Forest of Dean on December 30, 2025(Image: Submitted)
The heartbroken family of a “deeply loved” woman who died following a crash in Gloucestershire have today paid tribute to her.
Suzanne Wilmot, aged 60 and from Gloucester, died when the Ford car she was driving was in a collision with a Kia at Whitehall Lane, in Rudford, in the Forest of Dean, at about 5.20pm on Tuesday, December 30.
Emergency services were called to the incident and found Suzanne had sustained serious injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her family have now paid tribute and said: “It is with broken hearts that we share the loss of Sue Wilmot: a deeply loved mum, wife, sister, daughter, aunt and great aunt.
“The number of family and friends who will miss her is a testament to how wonderful she was.
“She would do anything for others and was always making us laugh. We will treasure the memories we have of her and are grateful for the family time we all got to spend with her over Christmas.”
Suzanne Wilmot, aged 60 and from Gloucester, who died in a road crash in the Forest of Dean on December 30, 2025(Image: Submitted)
Following the collision a man aged in his 50s, from Cheltenham, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink and/or drugs.
He was released under investigation to be treated at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for multiple fractures.
Investigating officers are continuing their inquiries and asking anyone who witnessed the incident and who has not already spoken to police to come forward.
A Gloucestershire Constabulary spokesperson said: “Additionally, they would like to hear from anyone with dashcam or any information they feel may be relevant.”
Information can be provided to police online by completing a following form and quoting incident 319 of December 30. Visit www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/