Elderly Woman Struck by Van in Leicester, Driver Unharmed

0:00It's March 27. You're listening to Lester News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. A serious collision in Lester left a woman in her 60s with life-threatening injuries after she was struck by a white Ford Transit van. The crash happened on High Street near the Church Street Junction, with the van heading toward Catmo Street. Police confirmed the driver walked away without any injuries, but the pedestrian remains in hospital in a serious condition. Investigators from the serious collision investigation unit are now leading the probe. The incident caused High Street to shut down for hours, only reopening around 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 26. That closure disrupted traffic and local businesses during the busy morning rush. Investigators are urging anyone who saw the crash, or the moments before it, to come forward. Especially those with dash cam or CCTV footage that might help piece things together. You can share details by visiting the Lester Sure Police website, or calling 101, and

1:00quoting incident number 26, star 172. 049. Updates will follow as the inquiry continues.