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Fatal collision in Ravenstone

Posted on 05/11/09

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Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit have appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Ravenstone.

The collision happened at around 8pm yesterday (Wednesday November 4) on the A447 Melbourne Road, near to the Scout hut, and involved two vehicles, a silver, Ford Focus and a silver, Ford Fiesta.

The front seat passenger of the Focus, believed to be a girl in her teens, received fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Focus and the three other passengers, all in their teens, all received minor injuries and attended the Leicester Royal Infirmary for treatment.

The driver and passenger from the Fiesta also received minor injuries and were taken to the Leicester Royal Infirmary for treatment.

A 17-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody.

Detective Constable Rachel Marston, the officer investigating the incident, said: The Focus was travelling along Melbourne Road in the direction of Ibstock and the Fiesta was travelling in the opposite direction, towards Coalville, when the collision happened.

We would like anyone who witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it to contact us.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4055 Rachel Marston 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 4055. 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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