Detectives appeal for dashcam footage after fatal collision in Draycott

Detectives investigating a fatal collision in Draycott are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Officers received a call to report a collision in Derby Road, at the junction with Gertrude Road, just before 8:05pm on Tuesday 13th May.

The incident involved a white BMW 3 Series and Green Armstrong motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday 14th May. 

His family have been made aware.

A 30-year-old woman, the driver of the BMW, was arrested in connection with the incident. She has since been released on bail.

Anyone who was travelling in the area at the time, and particularly those with dashcam installed are asked to contact officers using one of the following contact methods, quoting reference 25*276752: 

• Website – There are reporting tools at www.derbyshire.police.uk/
• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call the non-emergency number 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.