Police have named a van driver who died after a crash on the A50 in Groby.

Danny Roy Chapman, 63, of Groby, received fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The collision occurred at about 9.15am on Tuesday, February 7 on the A50, Bradgate Hill and involved two vehicles, Mr Chapman’s blue Ford Transit van and a black Mercedes CLK. The driver of the Mercedes was not injured.

Detective Constable Nick Bryan said: “The collision occurred on the county bound carriageway of the A50 and we would urge anyone who witnessed it or saw either vehicle beforehand to contact us.“

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det Con Bryan by calling 101.