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Fatal collision in Blaby - police release name

09 June 2010 [Contributor: Mich Bingham]

Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit have named the man who died in a road traffic collision in Blaby yesterday morning.

The collision happened at about 6.15am on Tuesday June 8, on the A426 Blaby Bypass, just past the roundabout with Enderby Road.

43-year-old James Clewes of Northampton, the driver of the car, received fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The car, a green TVR Chimaera, was travelling in the southbound carriageway when it came into collision with a tree at the side of the road.

Detective Constable Patricia Draycott, the officer investigating the incident, said:

"The car was travelling towards Lutterworth when the collision happened and we are appealing for anyone with information to call us.

“We are also interested in speaking to anyone who saw the car before the collision.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4007 Draycott 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 4007.

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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