Passenger dies after collision in Cosby, Leicestershire

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a passenger died following a collision in Cosby, Leicestershire, at the weekend.

A red Seat Ibiza was involved in the collision on Croft Road at 3pm yesterday (Sunday 8 November). The driver of the car was taken to hospital with minor injuries, he was discharged after treatment.

The passenger, also a man, sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released pending further enquiries.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or saw the vehicle beforehand. If you captured any footage on dashcam equipment, we would urge you to get in touch.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4224 Anna Andrew on 101 or report via www.leics.police.uk, quoting incident 381 of 8 November.