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Police appeal following fatal collision in Burbage

Posted on 28/02/11

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Officers from the Forces Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the report of a fatal collision in Burbage on Friday.

The incident happened at about 3.25pm on Friday February 25, on the A5 Watling Street, near to the junction with the B4114 in Smockington Hollow.

The collision involved two vehicles, a blue Toyota Celica and a white Scania articulated lorry.

The driver of the Toyota, 41-year-old Mr Simon Andrew Baldwin from Earl Shilton, received fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the lorry was not injured.

Detective Constable Nick Bryan, the investigating officer, said: The Toyota was travelling along the A5 in the direction of Hinckley and the lorry was travelling in the opposite direction when the collision happened.

We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who saw either of the vehicles in the area before hand.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 87 Nick Bryan 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 0087. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

*Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.

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