Collision in Belgrave Gate – police make appeal

Police are investigating a road traffic collision that occurred in the early hours of yesterday (Sunday 8 September) in Belgrave Gate, Leicester.

Detectives are asking for anyone who was in the area to come forward with information or dash cam footage that could assist with the ongoing investigation.

The collision, involving a pedestrian and a white Range Rover Velar, happened around 3.40am as the car was travelling into the city – directly opposite the junction with Orchard Street.

The pedestrian – a man in his 50s – was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

The car failed to stop at the scene but following enquiries carried out a 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has since been released under investigation while the investigation continues.

Detective Constable Emma Mitchell, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We are investigating a serious collision in which a man has sustained a serious head injury and is in a critical condition.

“Although this incident occurred in the early hours of the morning – around 3.40am – we know there were people in the area of Belgrave Gate, close to Burleys Flyover, who may have saw the incident or the pedestrian or car before the collision. We are particularly looking to trace the drivers of two cars we believe were directly behind the Range Rover just before the incident occurred.

“We are also keen to access any dash cam footage or CCTV. Given the time the collision occurred there is likely to have been taxis travelling to and from the city who may have captured something that could assist with our investigation.”

Anyone with information or footage is asked to report online at Report a crime | Leicestershire Police (leics.police.uk) or call 101, quoting crime reference number 24*535839.