Man dies after car hits pedestrian in Melton

The man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene

Police were called to the B1438 Melton Road early this morning
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 8th May 2023

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Melton early this morning (May 8).

Police were called to the B1438 Melton Road at around 12:25am, to reports of a collision involving a grey Seat Ibiza.

The man who was hit by the car, in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road remained closed until 6:15am this morning to investigations continued.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses or anyone who captured dashcam footage at the scene to get in touch.

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