Officers investigating a fatal collision near Kelstedge in Derbyshire are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
The collision, involving a Hyundai and a black BMW, occurred on the A632 Chesterfield Road at Span Carr on Saturday 9 December at around 10:20 am.
Police said:
‘A 59-year-old woman in the Hyundai died at the scene. Her son, who was 22, died later at the hospital after being taken there by air ambulance.
‘A 40-year-old man has been arrested and bailed in connection with the collision.
‘The driver of the BMW made off from the scene and remains outstanding. Officers are investigating to find him and are appealing for witnesses who may have seen him in the area to come forward.
‘The man is described as being in his 30s, around 5ft 9ins and of a medium build. He had gingery brown hair, a stubbly beard and was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a dark coloured coat. The man spoke with a local accent and was very wet, particularly his trousers.
‘A diversion was in place along Alice Head Road and officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw a man fitting this description in the area at around the time of the collision, as well as anyone with any dashcam footage.’
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Derbyshire Police on 101 quoting the reference number 23*756758.
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