A man has died in a multi-vehicle collision with another man suffering life-threatening injuries as a lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
A man in his 20s has died following a multi-vehicle crash on a busy UK road with a lorry driver arrested for dangerous driving.
The crash, involving a lorry, grey Land Rover Defender, black Kia Ceed, blue Volkswagen Sharan and a Volkswagen Transporter, took place on the A46 in Leicestershire on Tuesday evening, February 17.
The driver of the Land Rover – a man in his 20s – was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision occurred before 6pm on the south-west bound carriageway – towards the M1 – just before the Beaumont Leys/Anstey junction.
A man in his 30s, who was a passenger in the Sharan, was taken to hospital and is continuing to receive treatment for life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the lorry – a 53-year-old man – has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody.
The north-east bound carriageway has reopened, but the south-west bound carriageway is expected to remain closed for most of Wednesday to allow for repairs.
Detective Sergeant Jack Cornick, from Leicestershire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “Our investigation to establish what happened is continuing and I’d like to speak to anyone who can help.
“I’m keen to speak to anyone who was travelling on either carriageway at the time and in particular, anyone with a dashcam. I’d also ask for anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw any of the vehicles involved beforehand to get in touch.
“Any information or footage you’re able to provide could assist with our ongoing enquiries.”
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 555 of 17 February. Alternatively call 101.