Tragic Early Morning Collision Claims Two Lives
A devastating road traffic collision near the village of Pleasley has resulted in the deaths of two women and left a young boy with life-altering injuries. The incident occurred at 6.20am on Thursday morning at the border between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Driver Amie Pearson, 26, and her passenger Chelsea Carlisle, 29, were both pronounced dead at the scene after the Suzuki Alto they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Meriva. Emergency services responded to the horror crash but were unable to save the two women.
Young Boy Hospitalised With Serious Injuries
A nine-year-old boy who had been travelling in the car with the two women was rushed to hospital following the collision. Derbyshire Police confirmed the child sustained life-changing injuries and remains in hospital receiving treatment for his condition.
Three men who were in the Vauxhall Meriva were also injured in the incident, with two of them suffering serious injuries. The scene near Pleasley was cordoned off for several hours as emergency crews worked to deal with the aftermath of the serious crash.
Police Investigation and Appeal for Information
Derbyshire Police arrested an 18-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The suspect remains in hospital due to injuries he sustained during the collision. Police have confirmed that the families of both women who lost their lives have been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers.
Investigators have launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash and are appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could help the investigation is urged to contact Derbyshire Police by calling 101, visiting their website or Facebook page, and quoting reference number 25000694201.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity CrimeStoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or through their website. The police investigation continues as they work to establish the full sequence of events that led to this tragic loss of life on Derbyshire roads.
