Investigation underway after fatal collision in Aston

Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward.

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 22nd Nov 2024
Last updated 22nd Nov 2024

An investigation is underway after a fatal collision in Aston.

Police say that they were called to the A57 on Friday 15th November, it's reported a silver van and a car were involved in a collision.

The passenger of the car - a 61-year-old man - passed away on Wednesday 20th November.

Police are now appealing for any information.

"We are appealing for further information, witnesses and dashcam footage following the death of a man involved in a road traffic collision on the A57 in Aston.

"On Friday 15 November at 12.46pm, we responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision on the A57 between the junctions where the road meets the A618 Mansfield Road and the B6053 Chesterfield Road.

"It is reported that a silver Kia Rio and a white Ford Transit van were involved in the collision.

"The driver of the Kia, a 55-year-old woman, and the passenger of the same vehicle, a 61-year-old man, were both taken to hospital with serious injuries.

"Sadly, on Wednesday (20 November) the man died as a result of his injuries. His family are being supported by specialist officers.

"We are now appealing for further information from members of the public who may have witnessed the collision or who may have relevant dashcam footage that could help with the investigation.

"You can pass information on by calling 101 and quoting incident number 395 of 15 November 2024."

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