Teenager taken to hospital after suffering serious injuries in crash along busy Derbyshire A-road

Derbyshire Police were called at 10.05pm yesterday (Tuesday, August 11) to reports of a collision along the A6 in Matlock Bath, at the junction with Temple Road – which leads to Gulliver’s Kingdom.

A force spokesperson said: “The rider of the red Aprilia 125 scooter, which was travelling from Cromford towards Matlock, suffered serious injuries in the collision with the black Audi A1 – which was traveling in the opposite direction and was turning into Temple Road.

“The rider, an 18-year-old man from Matlock, was taken to hospital – where he remains in a serious condition.

“The driver of the Audi, a 21-year-old woman from Chesterfield, stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with their enquiries. No arrests have been made.

“Officers are keen to speak to any drivers in the area at the time who may have captured either vehicle on their dashcam prior to the collision.”

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact the force using any of the below methods, quoting reference number 26000480369:

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.