Woman dies from injuries following road collision at Cold Overton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman aged in her 80s died from injuries sustained in a road collision this week.
Officers were called out to Main Street, Cold Overton, around 5.20pm on Tuesday (May 5) after a silver Ford Fiesta collided with a tree.
The driver was taken to hospital by air ambulance but she sadly died as a result of her injuries yesterday (Thursday).
Leicestershire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is leading an investigation into the circumstances of the incident and officers are asking for anyone who can help to come forward.
Det Con Charlotte Wright said: “I’d like to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area on Tuesday evening.
"I’d particularly encourage any motorists with a dashcam to come forward.
“I’d also like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or saw a silver Ford Fiesta in the area prior to it occurring.”
Report details online at www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/making-a-road-traffic-incident-report/ quoting reference 26*259038 or call 101.