Appeal after fatal motorcycle collision near Belper

We were called to reports of a motorcyclist having sustained serious injuries following a one vehicle collision in Wirksworth Road, near the junction of Calladine Lane, near Shottle, Belper, at 9.37am today (12 December).

The rider of the bike, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene - his family are aware and our thoughts are with them.

Officers want to speak to anyone who was driving on the Wirksworth Road and saw a green Kawasaki riding from Wirksworth, towards Duffield, between around 9.20am and 9.35am.

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone with dashcam that may have captured footage of the bike.

Anyone with information is asked to contact us using any of the below methods, including reference 24*737027: 

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call us on 101 

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