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Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Coalville.
The collision occurred at approximately 1.18am on Saturday August 9, 2008, on London Road, at the junction of Park Road, Coalville, and involved a black BMW318i coupe which was in collision with a wall.
Both the driver of the vehicle, Mr Christopher Alan Smith (29) of Whitwick, and the passenger, Mr Leon Colin Ramsundar (25) of Coalville, received fatal injuries.
PC Simon Horton of the Force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have seen the car being driven in the Coalville area before the collision occurred to get in touch with me. The black BMW was quite distinctive in that it had a silver bonnet and nearside front wing."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 646 Simon Horton of Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on Leicester (0116) 222 2222. When prompted, key in identification number 0646, and leave a message for the officer. Alternatively, you may contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
*Please note, some mobile networks may charge for this call.
Issued on 11/08/08 at 11:40 Crime reference number: OIS 99:09:08:08
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