Coventry man killed in A38 collision named

23-year-old Kudakwashe Mdianyama died at the scene in Derbyshire

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 18th May 2022

A man from Coventry has been named as one of the three people killed in a crash on the A38 in Derbyshire.

Kudakwashe Mdianyama was a passenger in the silver Ford Focus when it left the road at around 2.15am on Saturday 23 April.

The 23-year-old died at the scene of the collision.

Two other women, both aged 21, have not been formerly identified, however, their families are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A second man remains in a serious but stable condition at hospital following the incident - while a third woman injured in the crash has now left hospital and is recovering at home.

A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers continue to make enquiries into the circumstances of the collision and would still like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash or noticed the car, which had been travelling southbound on the M1 before the collision.

"We would particularly appeal for anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage which could help with our enquiries to get in touch."

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