Driver seriously injured following collision on A5

Detectives are investigating a serious collision on the A5 near Wigston Parva – and are appealing for anyone with footage or information to come forward.

Police were called to the scene, between the B4114 an High Cross, just after 11.15am today (Saturday 24 August). On arrival, it was established that a blue Volkswagen Golf GTI had left the carriageway and collided with a tree.

The driver – a man in his 20s who was the only occupant – was taken to hospital, where is continuing to receive treatment for serious injuries.

Detective Sergeant Ed Des-Chanelle, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “Our investigation to establish how the car came to left the road is continuing and I’m appealing for anyone who can help to get in touch.

“The car was travelling from Hinckley towards Lutterworth and I’m keen to speak to any motorists with dashcams in their vehicle or who saw the collision happen. I’d also like to speak to anyone who saw the blue Golf prior to it occurring.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/making-a-road-traffic-incident-report/ and quoting incident 234 of 24 August.

Alternatively call 101.