20-year-old driver dies after car crash in High Peak

No other vehicles or people were involved in the collision

Batham Gate in Smalldale
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 23rd Dec 2025

A man has died after his car hit a wall in High Peak.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Batham Gate, Smalldale, shortly after 7am on Monday (December 22).

A silver Skoda Fabia was the only vehicle involved in the crash.

Despite resuscitation attempts, the 20-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

A file is being prepared for the coroner while the driver's family has been told.

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