Information on Loughborough

Fatal RTC in Quorn

Posted on 27/08/2008

Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A6 Loughborough Road in Quorn.

The incident happened at 8.21pm on Tuesday 26 August 2008 when a white Honda Integra, traveling towards Leicester, left the road and was in a collision with a tree, approximately 150 metres northwest of One Ash Island in Quorn.

A 20-year-old female passenger, Rebecca Amy Holwell from Mountsorrel, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver, a man, suffered serious injuries and is being treated at Leicester Royal Infirmary where his condition is currently being described as critical.

PC Gary Duplock from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "I am keen to hear from anybody that has seen this vehicle in the Loughborough area from 6pm on Tuesday 26 August. The vehicle has a noticeably loud exhaust."

yone who witnessed the incident or saw the vehicle beforehand is asked to contact PC 501 Gary Duplock in the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0116 2222222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 0501. 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 27/08/08 at 09:33
Crime reference number: OIS 869/26/8/08