Man arrested after woman dies in Derbyshire road smash

A man has been arrested after a woman died in a serious road accident in Derbyshire.
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Police are appealing for witnesses after the fatal collision in Stenson Fields on Saturday night.

At 10.35pm, Derbyshire Police received reports of a car driving erratically in Stenson Road and colliding with vehicles and street furniture.

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The car, a black Mitsubishi Outlander, then collided with a blue BMW 1 series at the junction with Wragley Way.

The collision took place on Stenson Road at the junction with Wragley Way.The collision took place on Stenson Road at the junction with Wragley Way.
The collision took place on Stenson Road at the junction with Wragley Way.

The driver of the BMW, a woman, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where she later died.

The driver of the Mitsubishi, a 54-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving. He remains in police custody.

Anyone with dashcam or private CCTV footage which may be of use should contact police.

Please quote reference number 2*327927 and contact Sergeant Darren Parkin via 101.

You can also contact Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111

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