Men arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following fatal collision

An investigation is continuing following a fatal collision on the A447 Hinckley Road, Cadeby, yesterday afternoon (Thursday).

Police were called to the area at 12.36pm yesterday to a report of a collision involving a heavy goods vehicle with trailer and a black BMW car.
East Midlands Ambulance Service and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were also in attendance.

The driver of the car – a man in his 50s – was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

No other injuries have been reported.

A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the incident. Today, the man has been further arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

Two other males – aged 20 and 17 – have also today been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. 

ALl three men have been released on police bail while the investigation continues. 

Speaking yesterday, Detective Sergeant Jack Cornick, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “A man has sadly died following the collision and we are providing full support to his family at this time.

“Enquiries are being carried out to establish the full circumstances of the collision. We have been speaking to witnesses but urge anyone with any information, who has not yet made contact with us, to get in touch.

“Please think back to if you were in the area and if you saw the incident or saw either of the vehicles travelling beforehand. If you have any dashcam footage from the area, please get in touch.

“You can report online at www.leics.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting incident 24*694527.