Investigation continuing following collision in Stapleton

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision in Ashby Road, Stapleton, this morning (Tuesday).

Police were called to the area at 7.44am following a report of a collision involving a red Ford Fiesta and a male pedestrian.

East Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene and the pedestrian, who is in his 60s, was taken to hospital where he currently remains with serious injuries.

Officers are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the collision. No arrests have been made at this time.

Detective Constable Anna Thorpe, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “Our enquiries into this incident are continuing and I’d like to speak to anyone who might be able to help but has not yet contacted police.

“Motorists with dashcams or anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to get in touch. Any details you’re 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 80 of 24 January.

Alternatively call 101.