Teenager dies in Derbyshire car crash
It happened in Melbourne. A woman's been arrested.
Last updated 24th Oct 2021
A teenage girl has died following a collision in Melbourne. It happened during the early hours of Saturday 23rd October.
Police called just after 12.30am to a crash involving one car, a red Seat Leon, on the A514 near to the junction of Breach Lane.
A 17-year-old girl, believed to be a passenger in the vehicle, was found at the scene with serious injuries and taken to hospital, where she sadly died later this morning.
Another 17-year-old girl, also thought to have been a passenger, was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries which are not believed to be serious.
A 19-year-old woman, believed to be the driver of the car, also suffered injuries which were not thought to be serious, and was taken to hospital for treatment.
She has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been discharged from hospital into police custody.
Derbyshire Police want to hear from any witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage.
If you have any information please contact us on one of the following non-emergency methods, quoting reference number 21*615950.