A man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash along a busy Derbyshire A-road – with the collision involving a motorbike and a pickup truck.

The incident occurred along the A6 at the junction of Hollow O’The Moor, which leads to Priestcliffe, at 1.40pm on Sunday, July 5. A BMW 1250R motorcycle collided with a Toyota Hilux, which was towing a trailer.

A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: “The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 60s from Halifax, West Yorkshire, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His family have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

“The driver of the Hilux stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with their enquiries. No arrests have been made.

Those with information are encouraged to contact Derbyshire Police.

placeholder image — Those with information are encouraged to contact Derbyshire Police.

“Detectives from our collision investigation unit are appealing for the driver of a champagne coloured Volvo XC 4x4 that stopped at the scene but left before police arrived. It is believed that he may have witnessed the collision.”

Anyone with information that can assist the investigation can contact the force using any of the below methods, quoting reference number 26*395170:

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.