Arrest After Pedestrian Struck On A5199
Written by HFM News on 17th January 2025
A lorry driver has been arrested after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision on the A5199 this morning.
The man, aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital after being struck on the stretch of road between Kilby and Wigston just before 6.30am.
A 53-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and and driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit.
Leicestershire Police are appealing for witnesses.
Detective Constable Paul Hicks, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
He said: “Our enquiries are still in their early stages, but I’d like to speak to anyone who can help with our investigation.
“I’m particularly keen to speak to other motorists with a dashcam or anyone who saw the collision. I’d also ask anyone who saw either the lorry or pedestrian prior to it occurring to make contact. Anything you’re able to tell us could be important.”
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 89 of 17 January.
Alternatively call 101.
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