Motorcyclist dies in collision on Desford Road, Newtown Unthank
Police appeal for witnesses following a fatal crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision involving a motorbike and a van in Newtown Unthank this morning.
The incident occurred at 7.08am on Desford Road, where a silver Mercedes Vito van collided with a red Yamaha motorbike near the junction with Botcheston Road.
The 19-year-old motorcyclist, who was travelling away from Desford toward Kirby Muxloe, was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.
The van driver, a 43-year-old from Leicester, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and is currently in police custody.
Detective Constable Emma Neeves from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "We are working to establish what led to the collision and would ask anyone with dash cam footage or information to come forward."