Teenager killed in village road collision near Melton Mowbray
A teenager has sadly died following a road collision near Melton Mowbray yesterday evening (Wednesday).
Emergency services responded to reports of the incident, on Station Road at Great Dalby, just after 8.45pm, in which a white Vauxhall Corsa had left the road and hit a tree.
One of the passengers – a 19-year-old man – was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the car, who is 18, was taken to hospital by ambulance where he is continuing to receive treatment for serious injuries.
Two passengers who were travelling in the back of the car were also transported to hospital to be treated for injuries that were not considered to be either life-threatening or life-changing.
Police are appealing for dashcam footage from before or during the collision and ask anyone with information on the incident to come forward to help them with their inquiries.
Officers were in attendance in the aftermath along with a crew from East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS).
Det Con Emma Neeves, from Leicestershire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “I’m appealing for any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.
“Any information or evidence you’re able to provide regarding this incident could help our ongoing enquiries.
“This includes anyone who saw the collision occur or who saw the Corsa beforehand.”
Officers say you can pass on information by going online at https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/making-a-road-traffic-incident-report/ and quoting the incident reference, 26*292438
Alternatively, witness can contact police by calling 101 to pass on any help they can give.