A baby and three people died after a car crashed into trees on Derby’s A38, with the driver arrested for dangerous driving.
A baby girl and three adults died following a fatal car crash on the A38 in Derby, with the driver arrested for dangerous driving. The incident occurred around 23:00 BST on Saturday when a red Hyundai left the dual carriageway and struck trees between the A50 Toyota Island and A516. Emergency services were called to the scene, and the carriageway was closed for several hours while officials managed the aftermath.
Victims and Immediate Response
Derbyshire Police confirmed the victims included two women aged 18 and 30, a 36-year-old man, and an infant girl. The baby was taken to the hospital but later died. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was hospitalized with serious injuries and later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Authorities stated all those involved were from Leeds, and their families have been informed by specialist officers.
Our thoughts are with them at this most distressing time,
a police spokesperson said.
Derbyshire Police confirmed the crash occurred at 23:00 BST on Saturday, with the red Hyundai leaving the A38 and crashing into trees between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516. The carriageway was closed for several hours, and it has since been reopened. He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, per police records.
Impact on Local Traffic and Community
Police urged anyone with dashcam footage or witness accounts to contact them.
Derbyshire Police reiterated that they are supporting the families of the victims, with specialist officers assisting them during this difficult time. The force also confirmed that all those involved in the crash were from Leeds, and their relatives have been informed and are receiving support.
Ongoing Investigations and Next Steps
The police force also reiterated that they are supporting the families of the victims, with specialist officers assisting them during this difficult time.
Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact Derbyshire Police.
Police have also reiterated their request for witnesses or those with dashcam footage to come forward. A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police stated, Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any dashcam footage has been urged to contact police.
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