Police are investigating a tragic incident where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a council road sweeper. A 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection to the incident that occurred just before 2:15 pm. The man has been released pending further investigation.
The victim, a man in his 80s, was swiftly taken to the hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries despite the medical team’s efforts, leading to his death a few hours later. The East Midlands Ambulance Service alerted Leicester Police following the occurrence on Holy Bones, Leicester.
Authorities from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are actively working to determine the sequence of events that led to the tragedy. They are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or possesses relevant information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Detective Sergeant Mike Steer stated, “We are diligently piecing together the circumstances surrounding the collision following the unfortunate passing of the man in the hospital last night.” The vehicle involved in the incident was a Leicester City Council road sweeper, and collaboration with the council is ongoing to aid the investigation.
Individuals with information regarding the incident are urged to contact 101, quoting crime reference 25*602370 for assistance in the investigation.
In a separate incident, a mother mourns the loss of her four-year-old son who was fatally struck by a bus while crossing a zebra crossing near the A&E entrance on August 7. Despite efforts to save him, the young boy, Zaahir Jan Feizi from Canterbury, could not be revived.
The grieving mother, Azaria Green, is now seeking to raise funds amounting to £30,000 to purchase the residence they are currently renting. Her aim is to have her son buried in their garden to facilitate her grieving process. Azaria lives an hour’s walk away from the cemetery where Zaahir is interred and believes having him closer at home would aid in her healing journey.
She expressed, “If he were at home with us, then it would be better, because we would still be together. I know if he was in the garden, it would be better for my own mental health, which has really deteriorated.”
