Biker dies after crash on recently-reopened Peak District road
A man has died after a weekend crash on a major Peak District road. which had only just reopened following landslip investigation works.
The 39-year-old from Sheffield was riding a motorcycle on the A57 Snake Pass when it crashed close to the A6013 turn off for Bamford just before 12pm on Saturday, June 20.
Emergency services attended the scene but the man was sadly pronounced dead.
The family of the man are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.
No other vehicles are believed to have been involved. in the incident, according to Derbyshire Constabulary.
The crash comes just hours after the road reopened following a planned 18 day closure for landslip investigations.
The road was due to be shut from June 15 until July 3, but Derbyshire County Council announced on Friday, June 19 that the road would reopen for the weekend between Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir.
It is closed for more works from Monday, June 22.
Derbyshire Constabulary said in a statement: “ A man has died following a crash on the Snake Pass.
“The 39-year-old Sheffield man was riding a motorcycle on the A57 which crashed close to the A6013 turn off for Bamford just before Noon on Saturday 20 June.
“Emergency services attended the scene but the man was sadly pronounced dead.
“The family are aware and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. They are being supported by specialist officers.
“A file will be prepared for the coroner. No other vehicles are believed to have been involved.”