Woman involved in Eckington fatal collision identified

Officers have identified a woman who was involved in a fatal collision in Eckington on Monday (27 Sep).

The incident took place at 3.30pm in Church Street between the junctions with Sheffield Road and Mill Road.

The woman, 94-year-old Ina Crouch, has now been identified as the pedestrian who died at the scene. Her family are aware, and our thoughts are with them at this time.

Officers are continuing their enquiries into the incident and are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time – in particular anyone with dashcam footage that may have captured the incident or the moments leading up to it.

Anyone with footage is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 21*562152:

• Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/ContactUs.
• Phone – call us on 101.