Motorcyclist dies after collision on Snake Pass

The force was called to reports of a collision between a car and a motorcycle on the A57 Snake Pass at 11.20am today (31 March).

At the scene the rider of a blue Suzuki motorcycle was pronounced deceased. His family are aware.

The driver of the car, a Kia Picanto, were not seriously physically injured.

The road was closed following the collision and reopened at 8.40pm.

Anyone who was in the area and may be able to assist officers with their investigation – in particular anyone with dashcam footage that may have captured the moments prior to the collision – is asked to contact us using any of the below methods, including reference 24000187594:

• 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.