Elderly man dies after being stuck by car in Derbyshire town - as police launch appeal for witnesses
An elderly man has died after being struck by a car in a Derbyshire town - with police urging anyone who witnessed the accident to come forward.
Derbyshire Police were called to scene of a collision at around 6.00pm on Friday, November 13 - which occurred along Station Road in Darley Dale - and saw a pedestrian hit by a car.
A force spokesperson said: “The pedestrian was Romek Gackowski, aged 75, of Painters Way in Two Dales, who died at the scene. His family are being supported by our specially trained officers.
“Anyone who was in the area at the time and has not spoken to us already is asked to contact us with any information.”
Those with CCTV, doorbell footage or dashcam footage should contact the force using one of the methods below, quoting reference number 26000702823:
Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact
Website – complete the online contact form: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/
Phone – call 101
You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.