Dashcam appeal after pedestrian dies in Riddings collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision between a motorbike and a pedestrian.
Police were called to reports of a serious collision in Greenhill Lane, Riddings, at about 9.30am on the 19th August.
The collision involved a motorbike and a 92-year-old pedestrian, who was treated for serious injuries at the scene but later died in hospital.
A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
An investigation into the incident has begun and collision investigators are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage around the time to come forward.
Anyone who can help should contact police using one of the below methods, quoting incident 23*514831:
- Website – Police have crime reporting tools on their website: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/
- Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
- Twitter – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact
- Phone – call Police on 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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