A tragic incident unfolded in Tideswell, Derbyshire, resulting in the death of a teenage scooter rider following a collision with a car late on a Saturday night. The accident, involving a Range Rover and a Lexmoto Diablo scooter, occurred on the A623 near the junction with Whitecross Road. The young male scooter rider was fatally injured in the crash.
The driver of the Range Rover, a man in his 70s, was taken into custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail pending further investigation.
Authorities from Derbyshire Police have issued an appeal for any witnesses to the collision or individuals with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing inquiries.
Those with relevant information are encouraged to reach out to Derbyshire police through their website, the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page, or by calling 101 and quoting reference 26000090718. Alternatively, details can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or via their website.
