Driver aged in his 50s killed in road collision near Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake

By Nick Rennie
Published 20th Mar 2023, 10:38 BST
Updated 20th Mar 2023, 10:38 BST
Police were called to the scenePolice were called to the scene
Police were called to the scene
A driver aged in his 50s died in a collision near Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake yesterday afternoon (Sunday).

Detectives are appealing for information and dash cam footage following the single-vehicle incident in Ratcliffe Road, which was reported at 5.20pm.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: “The man, who is in his 50s, was driving a white Volkswagen Golf – travelling eastbound along Ratcliffe Road from the direction of Sileby towards Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake.

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“It is believed the vehicle has collided with the bridge on the opposite side of the carriageway, close to the A46.”

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East Midlands Ambulance Service attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Det Sgt Ed Des-Chanelle, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We know this incident happened in quite a rural location but if anyone was travelling in the area around the time of the collision – particularly if you saw the car beforehand – please contact police.”

Call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 23*167697 or report information online.