Leicestershire Police are appealing for public assistance following a fatal road traffic collision in Cold Overton earlier this week.
The incident occurred just after 5:20 pm on Tuesday, 5 May, on Main Street, north of the village. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene following reports that a silver Ford Fiesta had left the roadway and collided with a tree.
The driver of the vehicle, a woman in her 80s, sustained critical injuries and was transported to the hospital via air ambulance for emergency treatment. Despite the efforts of medical staff, she tragically passed away from her injuries on Thursday.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) has launched an inquiry to determine the exact circumstances that led to the vehicle leaving the road. At this stage, officers are looking to build a comprehensive timeline of the silver Ford Fiesta's movements prior to the crash.
Detective Constable Charlotte Wright, who is leading the investigation, emphasized the importance of community assistance in these early stages.
"I’d like to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area on Tuesday evening," DC Wright stated. "I’d particularly encourage any motorists with a dashcam to come forward. I’d also like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or saw a silver Ford Fiesta in the area prior to it occurring. Any details you’re able to provide could assist our enquiries."
Police are urging anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to get in touch. Dashcam footage from vehicles traveling near Main Street around the time of the incident is considered especially valuable to the ongoing probe.
Information can be submitted directly to the police by visiting the official reporting portal at
Alternatively, those who wish to speak with an officer can call 101, quoting incident reference 26*259038.
