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Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's serious collision investigation unit are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the M6 Southbound near the Catthorpe interchange.
The collision occurred at around 7:46am on Tuesday, June 24, which involved two heavy goods vehicles, one car and one van.
The driver of one of the heavy goods vehicles, Terence Harold Mansell, a 54-year-old man from Tamworth, died at the scene. Three other people were taken to Walsgrave hospital by ambulance with minor injuries and have now all been released.
PC Patricia Draycott, who is investigating the collision, said: "We would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to please contact us.
"If you have any information, please get in touch as this could prove vital to our investigation."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 4007 Patricia Draycott in the serious collision investigation unit on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 4006. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.
Issued on 25/06/08 at 10:43
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