Police appeal after pedestrian injured in collision

The incident happened yesterday morning (22nd)

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 23rd Oct 2022

Leicestershire Police have launched an appeal after a pedestrian suffered serious injuries after a collision with a car.

The incident happened at around 9:30am yesterday on East Park Road, Leicester.

The woman had been crossing the road when she was hit by a black Vauxhall Astra, travelling on East Park Road in the direction of Green Lane Road.

She was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

DS Jon Putnam from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading the investigation. He said:

“I’d like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision and who may have dashcam footage.

“We have spoken to a number of witnesses, but anyone in the area and who saw what happened and who hasn’t yet spoken to police – please, contact us.”

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