Police appeal after fatal motorcycle accident which left two Derbyshire roads closed

By Wiktoria Wrzyszcz
Published 22nd Sep 2023, 17:09 BST
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Officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash.

Police were called just after 2.20 a.m. on Friday, September 22 to a report of a collision in Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton. A yellow and blue Honda motorcycle had collided with a roundabout.

The rider of the motorbike was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died a short time later. His family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

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As a result of the collision the roundabout at the B6002 and B6005 was closed but reopened just before 9am.

Officers were called just after 2.20 a.m. on Friday, September 22 to a report of a collision in Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton. A yellow and blue Honda motorcycle had collided with a roundabout.Officers were called just after 2.20 a.m. on Friday, September 22 to a report of a collision in Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton. A yellow and blue Honda motorcycle had collided with a roundabout.
Officers were called just after 2.20 a.m. on Friday, September 22 to a report of a collision in Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton. A yellow and blue Honda motorcycle had collided with a roundabout.

Anyone who was in the area around the time of the collision and may have dashcam footage,is asked to contact the force, quoting reference number 23*589184, on any of the methods below:

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.