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Man in His 50s Dies After Car Hits Embankment on Snake Pass

Police are investigating the single-vehicle collision after closing the A57 for several hours.

Overview

  • The crash happened around 4pm on Sunday on the A57 near Bamford when a car left the road and struck an embankment.
  • The driver, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency crews.
  • Derbyshire Police confirmed no other vehicles were involved and no one else was injured.
  • The road was shut in both directions between Snake Inn and Hagg Farm for several hours as investigators worked.
  • The A57 has since fully reopened and specialist officers are supporting the man's family as inquiries continue.