A woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal crash on the B5023 between Idridgehay and Wirksworth on Tuesday morning.
Emergency services were called at 9:45am after a collision involving a Vauxhall Corsa and a black Land Rover Freelander.
Woman dies at the scene of fatal crash on the B5023
The driver of the Corsa, a woman in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family has been informed.
A male passenger in the Corsa sustained serious injuries and remains hospitalized. The Land Rover driver, also a woman in her 40s, was arrested at the scene and is in police custody.
Police appeal after fatal accident in Derby
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the collision or the Land Rover’s movements before the crash.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Derbyshire Police quoting reference 24*704371 through their website, social media, or by calling 101.
Recent fatal and serious accidents in Derbyshire
Derbyshire has witnessed a series of tragic accidents in recent weeks, leading to several deaths and life-changing injuries:
A person lost their life after being struck by a train near Derby. The incident caused major disruption to train services.
A Land Rover crashed into a bridge in Derbyshire, killing the driver. The vehicle sustained significant damage in the collision.
A man passed away in hospital following a fatal road accident in Derbyshire. Details of the crash remain under investigation.
A motorcyclist ran a red light and collided with an uninsured and unlicensed driver. The biker sustained serious injuries.
A woman is in critical condition after an accident in Derby that led to the closure of a major road. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene. Read the story here.
These incidents highlight the ongoing risks on Derbyshire roads and public transport routes. Police continue investigations into the causes of each crash.
Police full statement on fatal crash on the B5023
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police confirmed the fatal crash on B5023, saying: “A woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal collision.
“We were called to reports of a collision on the B5023 between Idridgehay and Wirksworth just before 9.45am on Tuesday 26 November.
“The collision involved a Vauxhall Corsa and a Land Rover. The driver of the Corsa, a woman in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family are aware and our thoughts are with them.
“A man who was also in the Corsa suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains.
“The driver of the Land Rover, a woman in her 40s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She remains in police custody.
“Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision as well as anyone who has dashcam footage.”
“We are also keen to hear from anyone saw the black Land Rover Freelander being driven in the area before the collision.
“If you can help with our investigation, contact us using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 24*704371:”
How to report information about the B5023 collision to Derbyshire Police
If you witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage of the incident or the black Land Rover Freelander before the crash, you can help the investigation by contacting Derbyshire Police. Use one of the following methods and quote reference 24*704371:
Website: Submit details through the crime reporting tools at Derbyshire Police’s website.
Facebook: Send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page.
Twitter (X): Direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact.
Phone: Call the non-emergency number 101.
Alternatively, you can report information anonymously through CrimeStoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting the CrimeStoppers website.
