Crash along busy Derbyshire A-road leaves man in hospital with serious injuries – as police launch appeal for witnesses

A crash along a busy Derbyshire A-road left a man in hospital with serious injuries – while police have launched an appeal for witnesses.

Derbyshire Police were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a scooter on the westbound carriageway of the A38 – between Toyota Island and Findern Island – just after 1.00pm on Sunday, August 9.

A force spokesperson said: “The rider of the scooter suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where he remains. Officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, as well as anyone with dashcam footage.”

If you can help with the investigation, contact the force using any of the below methods, quoting reference number 26*474833:

A man was hospitalised following the collision along the A38.placeholder image
A man was hospitalised following the collision along the A38.

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.

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