Van driver injured after failing to stop for police
A van driver who is alleged to have failed to stop for police was seriously injured after colliding with a property near Louth.
Lincolnshire Police reported the serious collision shortly after 11.45am on Monday (February 16), when a grey Ford Transit van driven by a 24-year-old man collided with a property on the A157 Main Road, South Reston.
The man suffered injuries believed to be serious and was taken to hospital, said a police spokesperson.
The road was closed for some time while emergency services were at the scene and drivers were asked to avoid the area.
“At the time of the collision, the driver had been requested to stop by officers and had failed to do so,” they said.
“Our investigation is underway and we are appealing for witnesses that may have seen a grey Ford Transit in the area before the crash.”
Investigating officers would also like to speak to anyone who saw the vehicle in the Gayton Le Marsh or surrounding areas in the 30 minutes before the collision.
They would also like to speak to anyone who saw the vehicle as it travelled from Gayton Le Marsh where the driver then turned right onto the A157 and drove towards South Reston.
Also anyone who may have relevant video footage, dashcam or security footage from around the time of the incident should come forward to assist inquiries.
Anyone with any information is asked to call 01522 212316 or email [email protected]