Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed in a crash between a 4X4 and a van in Belton, near Loughborough, yesterday afternoon.
The crash happened at around 5pm last night on the B5324 Ashby Road at its junction with Long Street.
It involved two vehicles, a red Toyota Hilux 4x4 and a blue Man box van.
The driver of the Toyota died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified. The driver of the van was not injured.
Detective Constable Kath Orr, the investigating officer, said: "At the time of the collision, the Toyota was travelling along Long Street towards Ashby Road and the van was travelling along Ashby Road towards Hathern.
"We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle prior to please get in touch."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Orr on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555111.
