Motorcyclist dies in Boxing Day collision

Detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Lutterworth yesterday (Boxing Day/Monday 26 December) – and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

It happened in Bill Crane Way, opposite the junction with Burrough Way, shortly before 2.30pm. A black Yamaha YBR 125 motorcycle collided with a lamppost.

The rider – a man in his 30s – was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Sergeant Lisa Wood, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “While we’ve spoken to a number of people who witnessed the collision, I am appealing for anyone with information but who has not yet come forward to do so.

“I’m particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw the motorcycle prior to the collision occurring or who was in the area and has a dashcam in their vehicle.

“Any details about what happened that you can provide could help.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/rti/rti-beta-2.1/report-a-road-traffic-incident/ and quoting incident 314 of 26 December.

Alternatively call 101.