Pedestrian dies in Riddings collision
A 92 year-old man died in an incident involving a motorcycle yesterday morning
Police are appealing for witnesses, after a collision between a motorbike and a pedestrian.
Officers were called to reports of a serious collision in Greenhill Lane, Riddings, at about 9.30am yesterday.
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. His family are being supported by specialist officers.
A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.
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 – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/
Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
Phone – call us 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/