Appeal launched after a man died on the A515 Ashbourne Buxton road

It happened on Tuesday afternoon (28 March)

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 29th Mar 2023

Officers investigating a fatal collision on the A515 are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

The collision, involving a BMW X1 and an HGV, occurred near to the turn off for Biggin at around 3.30pm on Tuesday 28 March.

The driver of the BMW, a 76-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the HGV, a man in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Police say they're particularly keen to hear from anyone who has daschcam footage of the HGV, described as a blue curtain sided articulated lorry with a white cab, as it travelled along the A515 from Ashbourne towards Buxton between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

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