Man Struck By Lorry On Ashby By-Pass Has Died

By Graham Hill

10th Dec 2020 | Local News

A man who was hit by a lorry on the A511 Ashby by-pass yesterday (Wednesday) has sadly died

Derbyshire Police say they received a call just after 5.45am to the A511 Ashby Road to reports of a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian.

Ashby by-pass closed after serious collision

A police statement said: "Both police and ambulance crews attended, and the road was closed while investigations were carried out.

"The man's family have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this sad time.

"Our officers would like to hear from anyone on the A511 with dashcam footage, or any witness who may have seen a pedestrian walking along that stretch of road around the time of the incident to get in touch.

"If you have any information which you think could help please contact us on the non-emergency contact methods below.

"Please quote reference 20000649257, and DSI Pavan Nizzer, in any correspondence.

Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.

Phone – call us on 101.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org."

     

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