NewsUK NewsHospitalsA 19-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after a Vauxhall Corsa left the road and struck a tree in Great Dalby, Leicestershire09:05, 21 May 2026A 19-year-old man has died after a car collided with a tree in a quiet village.‌Leicestershire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) were called just after 8.45pm on Wednesday, May 20. Reports indicated that a white Vauxhall Corsa had veered off the road and struck a tree on Station Road, Great Dalby, a village in the Melton district.‌One of the passengers, a 19-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police confirmed that the driver, aged 18, was rushed to hospital where he continues to receive treatment for serious injuries.‌Officers also revealed that two passengers in the rear of the vehicle were taken to hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening or life-changing.READ MORE: EasyJet issues summer bookings warning after jet2 gave summer 2026 updateREAD MORE: 'I developed a lethal addiction to ADHD drug after one pill'An appeal has been launched for any witnesses to the collision to come forward, reports Leicestershire Live.‌Det Con Emma Neeves, from the force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: "I'm appealing for any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward."Any information or evidence you're able to provide regarding this incident could help our ongoing enquiries."This includes anyone who saw the collision occur or who saw the Corsa beforehand."Article continues belowAnyone with information can contact police via their website or by calling 101, quoting reference 26*292438.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Hospitals