Man dies following early morning collision in East Leicester as police appeal for witnesses
A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision on Chesterfield Road
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision involving a grey Volkswagen Golf and a parked vehicle in East Leicester.
The incident happened shortly before 5.49am on Saturday 7 November, on Chesterfield Road.
Two people were travelling in the Volkswagen Golf at the time of the collision. One occupant suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second occupant sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment before being discharged.
A 29-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody.
Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw the grey Volkswagen Golf in the moments leading up to the crash.
Anyone who was driving in the area and may have captured relevant footage on a dashcam is also being asked to contact officers.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to get in touch with Leicestershire Police.