Man in his 20s dies in serious Peak District collision involving BMW and Mercedes
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a fatal collision in Tintwistle.
Emergency services were called to reports of a serious collision at the A628 Manchester Road in Tintwistle on the edge of the Peak District at around 9.50pm yesterday (Monday, August 3.)
Two vehicles, including a BMW and a Mercedes, were involved in the incident, which left the road closed between Mottram Road and Flouch.
The BMW driver, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Four other people, including the Mercedes driver and three BMW passengers suffered serious injuries and have been taken to hospital.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire police said: “The collision, involving a BMW and a Mercedes, occurred in Manchester Road at around 9.50pm on Monday 3 August.
“The driver of the BMW, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"His family are aware and our thoughts are with them.
“The driver of the Mercedes suffered serious injuries and has been taken to hospital where she remains.
“Three people who were passengers in the BMW also suffered serious injuries and have been taken to hospital.”
Police enquiries into the incident are ongoing and officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision as well as anyone with dashcam footage.
Anyone who you can help is asked to contact the force using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 26000462375:
Website – use the online contact form; Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page; or phone – call 101.
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.