Man arrested after mother and son killed in hit-and-run crash in Derbyshire

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Derbyshire Police said a man has been arrested (PA)

A man has been arrested after a mother and son were killed in a hit-and-run crash in Derbyshire. The crash happened on the A632 Chesterfield Road in Span Carr near Kelstedge on Saturday at about 10.20am. A 59-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her son, 22, died in hospital after being taken there by air ambulance.

They were in a Hyundai which was involved in a crash with a black BMW. The driver of the BMW left the scene and remains outstanding, Derbyshire Police said. A 40-year-old man has been arrested and is in police custody.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force by calling 101 or visiting https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/[2] and quoting reference number 23*756758.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.

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