Police Hunt Drivers After Fatal M1 Crash Near Leicester
Police want to speak to drivers involved or near a crash on the M1 between junctions 20 and 21. The smash happened just before 6.30pm on Wednesday, March 10.
Key Vehicles Involved and Sought
- Dark-coloured Vauxhall Astra (2005-2011 model)
- Silver Ford Focus (2012 onwards)
- Red Fiat Panda
- White Volkswagen SUV (likely a T-Roc)
- Black Ford Transit van
- Dark grey-ish Vauxhall Corsa (2015 model)
- Silver Renault Master van or Vauxhall Vivaro, seen behind a Skoda Octavia
- White Mitsubishi L200
These drivers may have had to move lanes to avoid the crash.
Tragic Toll and Crash Details
The collision involved a BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series, Skoda Octavia, Ford Mondeo, and a Renault lorry.
A man in his 30s was rushed to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire with life-threatening injuries but died on Friday, March 19.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop but has since been released under investigation.
If you witnessed the crash or have info, contact Leicestershire Police online at their reporting page quoting reference 21*137236.
You can also call 101 or send a private message with the same reference.
