Mum and son die in Chesterfield crash as police seek BMW driver

A mother and son have died in a car crash near Chesterfield[1]. The woman, 59, died at the scene, while the son, aged 22, was pronounced dead later in hospital. The incident occurred on B5057 Chesterfield Road between Chesterfield and Matlock after 10am on Saturday (December 9).

A man, aged 40, is in police custody having been arrested. Officers are still seeking the driver of a black BMW who left the scene. In a statement, Derbyshire[3] Constabulary said: "A mother and son have died after a vehicle collided with their car, a Fiat 500, on the B5057 Chesterfield Road between Chesterfield and Matlock, on Saturday 9 December at around 10.20am.

A 59-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her son, who was 22-years-old, later died at hospital after being taken there by air ambulance. "A 40-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody. The driver of the vehicle, a black BMW, made off from the scene and remains outstanding, officers are carrying out investigations to trace him.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact us using the methods below 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[4]."

References

1. ^ Chesterfield (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
2. ^ Derby City Council leader Baggy Shanker hits back at 'nonsense' bulky waste concerns (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
3. ^ Derbyshire (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
4. ^ CrimeStoppers website (crimestoppers-uk.org)