New information comes to light in police investigation into 2024 fatal collision in Boston - public asked for help
Police investigating a fatal collision that took place in Boston two years ago have made a renewed appeal for information following assistance from a new witness.
The incident involved a motorcycle and a car and took place in Horncastle Road near the junction of Pilley’s Lane and Rawsons Lane on April 29, 2024, at 2.50pm.
Sadly, the 62-year-old rider of the motorcyle lost his life in the collision.
He was later named by police as Brian Smith, of the Boston area; a tribute released at the time described him as having ‘a heart of pure gold’.
Since then, police say investigators have been ‘pursuing a number of lines of enquiry to get answers for his family’.
A spokesman said: “As part of these enquiries a new vehicle has been drawn to their attention – a yellow transit van that a newly found witness says was in the area just before the incident took place.”
Investigators are asking the driver of this vehicle or anyone who may have seen it on the day to get in touch.
“We know this took place a long time ago, however we are determined to pursue every lead available to us to gather more information,” the spokesman said.
Anyone who can help is asked to email [email protected] quoting the incident number of 243 of April 29.
In connection with the incident, David Smith, 74, of Horbling Lane, Stickney, is due to appear in court for trial in July, charged with causing death by dangerous driving, police added.