Police appeal following fatal collision near Shoby

Officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for anyone with information following a fatal collision on the A6006.

Police were called to the scene near Shoby just after 4.30pm yesterday (Sunday 31st August) following a report of a collision involving a black BMW X7 and a blue Suzuki GSX R600 motorcycle.

A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: "The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. A man in his 30s who was driving the BMW was not injured.

No-one was arrested and an investigation to establish the circumstances of the collision is continuing."

PC Suki Sahota, the investigating officer, added: “I’d like to speak to anyone who saw the collision occur or witnessed either vehicle beforehand.

“I’m keen to speak to any motorists with a dashcam or who can provide information what could help with our enquiries.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/making-a-road-traffic-incident-report/ and quoting reference 25*513698.

Alternatively call 101.