A pedestrian in his 20s has been hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision with a lorry on the A5199 Welford Road near the River Sence, on the edge of the Harborough district. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, January 17, 2025.
Police and Emergency Response
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 6:30 am after receiving reports of the collision. The pedestrian was rushed to the hospital, where he is being treated for his injuries.
The driver of the lorry, a 53-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of:
- Causing serious injury by dangerous driving
- Driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the legal limit
The driver is currently in police custody as investigations continue.
Appeal for Witnesses
Detective Constable Paul Hicks, leading the investigation, issued a public appeal for information:
“I’m particularly keen to speak to other motorists with a dashcam or anyone who saw the collision. I’d also ask anyone who saw either the lorry or pedestrian prior to the incident to make contact.”
How to Help
Anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact Leicestershire Police by:
- Visiting: Leicestershire Police Incident Reporting
- Calling: 101
- Quoting Incident: 89 of 17 January
Community Impact
The incident led to significant disruption on the A5199 Welford Road during the morning commute, with police urging drivers to exercise caution and follow diversions where necessary.
Further updates on the condition of the pedestrian and the progress of the investigation are expected in due course.
