Rutland, Leicestershire Police Appeal for Information Following Fatal Ketton Collision

Rutland, Leicestershire Police Appeal for Information Following Fatal Ketton Collision

Rutland Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred in Ketton on Friday night, July 25. The incident, which involved a black Vauxhall Astra colliding with a tree, tragically resulted in the death of a man in his 30s.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Ketton Road at approximately 7:20 PM. Upon arrival, officers found the vehicle ablaze. A courageous witness had managed to pull the man from the car before it was engulfed in flames. Despite the rapid response from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The collision took place on Ketton Road, between the A6121 and North Luffenham, as the Astra was traveling away from Ketton.

DS Jack Cornick from the force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading the inquiry and is urging anyone with information to come forward. "We have an account from one witness," said DS Cornick, "but we know this black Astra was driving behind another car."

Investigators are particularly keen to speak with the driver of that vehicle, as they may possess crucial details regarding the moments leading up to the collision. "I'd like to speak to the driver of that car to see whether they have any helpful information about the collision," DS Cornick added.

Furthermore, officers are appealing to anyone who may have seen the black Astra as it was leaving Ketton, or who might have dashcam footage of the car. "Any small piece of information may be helpful," DS Cornick emphasised.

Rutland Police are urging anyone with information to assist with their investigation. You can submit information online via the force website at Making a road traffic incident report | Leicestershire Police or by calling 101, quoting incident number 699 of 25 July.