Police appeal for witnesses as 92-year-old dies after being hit by motorbike in Derbyshire

Phil Bramley
By Phil Bramley
Published 20th Aug 2023, 10:56 BST
Updated 20th Aug 2023, 10:56 BST
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Derbyshire police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 92-year-old man died after being hit by a motorbike.

Police were called to reports of a serious collision in Greenhill Lane, Riddings, at about 9.30am on Saturday.

The collision involved a motorbike and a 92-year-old pedestrian, who was treated for serious injuries at the scene but later died in hospital. His family are being supported by specialist officers.

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A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.

The collision involved a motorbike and a 92-year-old pedestrian, who was treated for serious injuries at the scene but later died in hospital.The collision involved a motorbike and a 92-year-old pedestrian, who was treated for serious injuries at the scene but later died in hospital.
The collision involved a motorbike and a 92-year-old pedestrian, who was treated for serious injuries at the scene but later died in hospital.

An investigation into the incident has begun and collision investigators are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage around the time to come forward.

Anyone who can help should contact police using one of the following methods, quoting incident 23*514831: Website – visit: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/; Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page; Twitter – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact or Phone – call on 101