Investigation launched after fatal collision in Draycott

A motorcyclist in his 50s died from his injuries

Author: Amelia SalmonsPublished 15th May 2025

Police have launched an investigation after a motorcyclist was killed in a fatal collision in Draycott.

The man in his 50 died in hospital yesterday (14th May) after the collision on Derby Road, at the junction with Gertrude Road, on Tuesday (13th May).

A 30-year-old woman, the driver of the BMW, was arrested in connection with the incident.

She has since been released on bail.

Derbyshire Police say they would like to speak to anyone travelling in the area at the time, particularly if they have dashcam footage.

They say their thoughts go to the victim's family.

Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.