Lincolnshire Police say a 28-year-old man died after his car crashed into a water-filled ditch in Tongue End
Police say they are continuing to investigate a fatal collision. Lincolnshire Police has confirmed that a 28-year-old man died after his car crashed and was left overturned in a water-filled ditched in Tongue End[1] on Friday last week – despite the efforts of two officers who waded into the water to try and rescue him. Seven men were originally arrested after the incident but one was ‘de-arrested’ on Sunday.
Police are continuing to investigate fatal collision in Tongue End Photo: Lincolnshire Police
A force statement said: “The person who died is a 28-year-old man.
“The case has been referred to the coroner.
“Our investigation into the circumstances are ongoing.” Two men aged 33 and four men – aged 20, 24, 27 and 31 -were released on bail. The collision had been reported at 3.37pm on Friday afternoon and involved a grey Ford Focus, a black Vauxhall Insignia and a grey Volkswagen Touran.
Officers say they are still appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information can email [email protected] quoting incident number 270 of 24 November in the subject line, or call 01522 212316, quoting the same number.
References
- ^ left overturned in a water-filled ditched in Tongue End (www.spaldingtoday.co.uk)