30-year-old van driver dies in accident

A man has died following a two-car crash in Leicestershire. The collision happened yesterday (Tuesday, June 4) in Foston Road, Countesthorpe, shortly before 3pm.

It involved a blue Citroen Nemo van and a gray Jaguar I-Pace. The driver of the van, a 30-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene, the police announced today.

The driver of the Jaguar, a man in his 50s, was not seriously injured, the force added. Investigations into the collision are ongoing.

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Officers from Leicestershire Police have appealed to the public for help in investigating the incident. They have specifically appealed to the driver of a vehicle believed to have stopped at the scene of the accident.

Sergeant Mike Steer, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “From inquiries so far, I believe it may have been a taxi driver who stopped briefly at the scene. I am appealing for this person to come forward as they may have information that could help.

“I would also ask to get in touch with other drivers with dash cams, anyone who saw the collision happen or who saw any vehicles beforehand. Anything you can provide could help our investigation.”

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting reference 24*327779. Alternatively, report information to the force’s website.

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