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Police release name of man killed in A46 collision

Posted on 10/06/08

Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit have named the man killed in the fatal collision on the A46 yesterday.

The incident happened at around 5.30am yesterday morning (Monday June 9, 2008) on the A46 northbound around 300 metres before its junction with the B676 Melton Road near to Six Hills in the parish of Thrussington.

It involved two vehicles, a white and orange DAF LGV and a black Volkswagen Golf.

The driver of the Golf, Mr Naga Modhvadiya (23) of Leicester, received serious injuries and was taken to the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham where he later died.

The driver of the LGV was not injured.

A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

PC Rachel Marston, who is investigating the incident, said: "Both vehicles were travelling north towards Nottingham when the collision occurred. We're obviously keen to speak to anyone on the A46in the early hours of yesterday morning who witnessed this incident or events leading up to it.

"The information you have, no matter how small, could help the investigation so please contact us if you witnessed this collision or saw either vehicles beforehand."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 4055 Rachel Marston on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer and when prompted key in his identification number 4055. Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers free* and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

* Some mobile phone providers may charge for this call.

Issued on 10/06/08 at 12:32Crime reference number: OIS 90:09:06:08

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