Man fighting for his life after crash near Bourne

The crash happened on Wednesday (September 2) on the A151 at Twenty.

The driver of a Ford Fiesta has been taken to hospital after he suffered what police described as ‘life threatening injuries’ in the incident.

Police said they believe the collision also involved a Land Rover, which was later found abandoned near by.

Officers are looking to trace the driver of the Land Rover.

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said they were now appealing for witnesses to come forward to help them piece together what happened in the incident.

The spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called to a report of a two-vehicle collision on the A151, Spalding Road, Twenty, at 7.21pm on Wednesday 2 September. A Grey Ford Fiesta left the road and entered the dyke at the side of the road. One man has been taken to hospital with injuries described as life-threatening.

"It is believed the vehicle may have collided with a Silver Land Rover Freelander which failed to stop at the scene and was found abandoned on Station Road a short while later.”

Anyone with information, or dash cam or doorbell footage from the area of the collision that may assist the investigation, particularly footage capturing the moments before or shortly after the incident, is asked to email Lincolnshire Police at [email protected] or call 01522 212316, please refer to ‘Incident 434 of 2 September March’ in the subject line.

You can also report anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org