Appeal to trace Jaguar driver after mum and son killed in collision between Chesterfield and Matlock
Angela Boyack and her son Stephen Boyack, who were from South Shields, were travelling in a Hyundai which was in collision with a black BMW on the A632 Chesterfield Road and Span Carr on Saturday 9 December at around 10.20am.
Mrs Boyack, who was 59, died at the scene. Mr Boyack, who was 22, died later at hospital after being taken there by air ambulance.
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Hide AdOfficers are now keen to trace the driver of a blue Jaguar estate, which is thought to have a private registration plate and was travelling on the A632 at around 10.18am on 9 December. Police believe the driver may have information which could help with their investigation.
They also would like to hear from any motorists who were travelling along the A632 Whitecoats Lane and Matlock Road out of Chesterfield through or toward Walton shortly after 10am on 9 December and were overtaken by or saw a black BMW X3.
A man has been charged in connection with the collision. Joshua Hill was arrested on Monday 11 December and has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by driving while unlicensed/uninsured, failing to stop after an accident and failing to report an accident.
The 27-year-old, of Wheata Road, Sheffield, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 12 December when he was remanded in custody to a future date.
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Hide AdA 40-year-old man has also been arrested in connection with the collision. He has been released on bail as investigations continue.
Witnesses, or anyone who has any information, is asked to contact the force using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 23*756758:
Facebook– send a private message to Derbyshire Police Facebook page
Twitter– direct message contact centre via @DerPolContact
Website– use reporting tools on Derbyshire Police website or use online contact form
Phone – call 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.