Leicestershire Police are investigating a serious collision in central Leicester after a 15‑year‑old girl was hurt when a car and a motorbike collided on Catherine Street late on Thursday evening.
What happened
Police said they were called at 9.52pm on 23 July following the crash near the junction with Rearsby Road. The incident involved an orange Suzuki Swift and a black off‑road motorbike. The girl, who was a passenger on the motorbike, was taken to hospital by East Midlands Ambulance Service and remains there with serious injuries. Officers confirmed the driver of the car and the rider of the motorbike were not injured.
Police appeal
"Were you in the area of Catherine Street and Rearsby Road late yesterday evening? Did you see either of the vehicles beforehand or did you witness the collision? Do you have any dashcam footage from the area which could assist our enquiries?"
Leicestershire Police have asked anyone with information to get in touch. Witnesses or anyone with footage are asked to call 101, quoting incident 26*437985.
- Call to police received at 9.52pm on 23 July
- Vehicles involved: orange Suzuki Swift and a black off‑road motorbike
- Casualties: 15‑year‑old female passenger taken to hospital with serious injuries; other parties uninjured
Local context and consequences
The collision occurred on a well‑used route close to the outer edge of the city, a location that sees a mix of residential and through traffic. Incidents of this nature can have wider effects on local travel and community confidence, particularly when a child is seriously injured. The ongoing police inquiry will aim to establish the full circumstances of the crash and whether any further measures are needed to reduce risk at the junction.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date and time | 23 July, call logged at 21:52 |
| Location | Catherine Street, near Rearsby Road, Leicester |
| Vehicles | Orange Suzuki Swift; black off‑road motorbike |
| Injuries | 15‑year‑old female passenger – serious; driver and rider uninjured |
| Action | Police appeal for witnesses/dashcam – call 101, incident 26*437985 |
Anyone with information, including dashcam footage or who witnessed the events leading up to the collision, is urged to contact Leicestershire Police so investigators can piece together what happened and consider any necessary follow‑up in the area.
