Man in His 20s Left Fighting for Life After A6003 Crash; Teenager Arrested
Rutland Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious late-night collision on the A6003 that has left a young man in a critical condition in hospital.
The incident, which involved a silver Mercedes, occurred on the stretch of road between Uppingham and Corby, near the junction with Stoke Road in Lyddington.
Emergency services were alerted just after 11.30pm on Sunday 18 January after a member of the public discovered the vehicle in a ditch. While the exact timing of the crash remains under investigation, the silver Mercedes is believed to have left the road and sustained significant damage.
Officers from Leicestershire Police attended the scene alongside crews from the East Midlands Ambulance Service and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.
The front-seat passenger, a man in his 20s, sustained life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to hospital, where medical staff confirm he remains in a serious condition.
The driver, a 19-year-old man, was treated for minor injuries and has since been discharged from the hospital. Following his release from medical care, he was arrested on suspicion of: Causing serious injury by dangerous driving, Driving while above the legal alcohol limit
The teenager has since been released under investigation as police continue their enquiries.
Police Appeal for Dashcam Footage
The investigation is now focused on forensic examination of the scene and the vehicle. Police Constable David Handisides, from the force’s Roads Policing Unit, urged anyone who was in the area last Sunday to come forward.
"A man remains in hospital in a serious condition," PC Handisides said. "We are continuing to work to establish exactly how the collision has happened and are appealing to anyone who may have information to please make contact."
"Please think back to if you were in the area last Sunday evening. Did you see the vehicle or witness the incident? Or do you have any dashcam footage from the area which could assist our enquiries?"
If you saw the silver Mercedes or have any information that could assist the investigation, you are urged to contact the police immediately.
Call 101 * Reference: Quote incident 26*34184
