Woman injured following collision on A61 at Chesterfield

We are appealing for information following a collision on the A61 at Chesterfield.

Officers were called around 2.25 am yesterday (Thursday 7 April) to reports of a Ford Fiesta which had crashed on the stretch between the Hornsbridge roundabout and Lockoford Lane, near to Chesterfield Collage.

A woman was taken to hospital by paramedics having suffered a serious injury, where she is recovering.

The road was closed while emergency services dealt with the scene and for investigation. It re-opened later in the morning.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and dangerous driving and has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

We would like to hear from anyone who was travelling on that stretch of the A61 around the time of the collision.

Any witnesses, or anyone who may have dashcam footage which could help with our enquiries should contact us on the details below, quoting reference 22*196674.

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• Phone – call us on 101

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