Detectives are appealing for motorists with dashcam footage to come forward following a serious collision off Saffron Lane this afternoon (Tuesday 19 April).
Shortly after 2pm, officers were called to Broughton Road following a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and an electric bicycle (e-bike).
The cyclist left the scene prior to officers arriving and the pedestrian – a man in his 30s – was taken to hospital. He is continuing to receive treatment for life-threatening injuries.
Broughton Road was closed at its junctions with Saffron Lane and Marriott Road while emergency services attended, but the closures have since been removed.
Detective Constable Maggie Langton, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) said: “This collision happened in Broughton Road, at its junction with Marriott Road.
“I am sure there will have been people who saw what happened, or who saw the cyclist leave the scene.
“I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the area and has a dashcam in their vehicle. Any information you have, not matter how insignificant you think it is, could help our investigation.”
You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/rti/rti-beta-2.1/report-a-road-traffic-incident/ and quoting reference 22*221399.
Alternatively, call 101.
🔴 Updated News 28/04/22
Detectives investigating a serious collision in which a pedestrian was struck by an electric bicycle (e-bike) off Saffron Lane have arrested a man in connection with the incident.
The man – who is 26 and from Leicester – was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving this afternoon and remains in custody.
Shortly after 2pm last Tuesday (19 April), police were called to Broughton Road following a report of a collision. It was reported the cyclist had left the area prior to officers arriving.
The pedestrian – a man in his 30s – remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.