Appeal for Witnesses After Serious Collision on A6003 in Rutland
Police are urgently appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious road traffic collision in Rutland on Wednesday, 18 March.
The incident, which occurred just before 3:00 PM, involved a black Mercedes-Benz Allied and a green Kawasaki ZX636 motorcycle. Emergency services were called to the scene on the A6003 between the villages of Preston and Manton.
The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, sustained significant injuries in the crash. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in serious condition and is continuing to receive medical treatment.
No arrests have been made at this stage as officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) work to piece together the events leading up to the impact.
Detective Sergeant Kasie McMahon, leading the investigation, emphasized the importance of public assistance in this case.
“Our enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident are continuing and I’d like to speak to anyone that can help. We’re particularly keen to speak to any motorists with a dashcam or who witnessed the collision. We’d also like to speak to anyone who saw either vehicle beforehand.”
Investigators believe that even small details regarding the driving behavior of either vehicle prior to the 3:00 PM collision could be vital to the case.
If you were traveling along the A6003 yesterday afternoon or have any relevant footage, please contact the authorities using the details below:
Online: Submit information or footage via the Leicestershire Police Portal.
Phone: Call 101 and speak to an operator.
Reference: Please quote incident 335 of 18 March.
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