Man dies after crashing whilst riding motorbike near Derbyshire town
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At around 5.55pm on Sunday, July 10, emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving a motorbike. The crash occurred on the B5057 between Winster and Wensley – close to Matlock.
A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: “The road was closed while officers dealt with the scene and carried out initial enquiries. John Davis suffered serious injuries following the collision and died at the scene.
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Hide Ad“The 56-year-old has been formally identified and his family are receiving support from specialist officers. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
“It is believed John had been riding his silver Triumph Tiger in the direction heading from Winster towards Wensley.
”We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time who may have witnessed the collision, noticed the motorbike in the moments before the crash or those who have dashcam or CCTV footage.”
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