A single-vehicle collision on the A38 in Derbyshire has resulted in the deaths of four people from Leeds, including a baby girl, police have confirmed. The incident occurred late on Saturday night on a stretch between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516.
What happened
Emergency services attended after reports that a red Hyundai had left the carriageway and struck trees at about 11pm on Saturday, 25 July. Three adults — a 36-year-old man and two women aged 18 and 30 — were declared dead at the scene. A baby girl, who had been taken to hospital, was subsequently pronounced dead.
Police response and investigation
Derbyshire Police said the vehicle’s 33-year-old driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries and has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Officers have closed and later reopened the road while they dealt with the aftermath.
“The relatives of those involved have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers… Our thoughts are with them at this most distressing time.”
The force has urged anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward and has specifically requested dash-cam footage that may have captured the moments before or after the crash. Information can be provided online, via Facebook, or by phoning 101 with incident number 26*442464.
Local impact and practical information
The victims were all passengers and were identified as being from Leeds in West Yorkshire; the driver is also reported to be in hospital. The deaths will be a profound shock to families and communities across Leeds, and specialist officers are continuing to support the bereaved.
- Location: A38 between A50 Toyota Island and A516, Derbyshire
- Time: Approximately 11pm, 25 July
- Vehicle: Red Hyundai (single vehicle collision)
- Fatalities: Four passengers from Leeds, including a baby girl
- Driver: 33-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
Road collisions involving multiple fatalities are subject to detailed inquiries by police collision investigators; these enquiries typically examine vehicle condition, road and visibility factors, potential impairment and driver behaviour. Derbyshire Police’s appeal for witnesses and footage is intended to build a clearer picture of the sequence of events that led to the crash.
| Known details | Data |
|---|---|
| Number of deceased | 4 (all from Leeds) |
| Driver | 33-year-old man; arrested; in hospital with serious injuries |
| Incident number | 26*442464 |
Anyone in Leeds who may have been travelling on the A38 around the time of the collision, or who has dash-cam footage that might assist the investigation, should contact Derbyshire Police as requested. The force has provided multiple channels for submission to ensure material can be received securely and reviewed as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The community in Leeds will be awaiting further updates as investigators piece together the circumstances. In the meantime, authorities are providing specialist support to the families affected by this tragedy.
