Man dies after collision near Ashbourne

A man has died following a collision close to Ashbourne last night (7 April).

The force received a call at 9.10pm to reports of a collision between a Nissan Juke and a pedestrian on the B5035 heading out of Ashbourne towards Kniveton.

At the scene a man in his 20s was found with fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been made aware and our thoughts are with them at this most difficult of times.

Specialist officers are supporting the family as further enquiries are made into the circumstances of the collision.

Detectives are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a man wearing dark clothing in the area prior to 9.10pm.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference: 22*198786:

• Facebook – send us a private message to our Facebook page
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Website – We have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.