Driver in horror crash
Published Date:
13 September 2007
By Staff Copy
A road crash victim is fighting for his life after an articulated lorry was in collision with his car in Chesterfield.
The male driver of the Peugeot 206, thought to be in his late 20s, was injured when the accident happened at about 10.25am on Tuesday on Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield.
A police spokesman said: “The male driver of the silver Peugeot 206 suffered serious injuries.
“He was taken to Chesterfield Royal Hospital for treatment and surgery and was said to be in a critical condition.”
Police cordoned off the road and have launched an investigation to establish exactly what happened.
A police spokesman added: “Officers will be looking at both vehicles and the layout of the road and we’re appealing for anyone who may have seen the incident to contact us as soon as possible.”
l Witnesses can call Derbyshire Constabulary’s north road policing unit on (0845) 123 3333 or the appeal line on (01773) 572929.
The full article contains 163 words and appears in Derbyshire Times newspaper.
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Last Updated:
12 September 2007 9:33 AM
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Source:
Derbyshire Times
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Location:
Chesterfield
