19-Year-Old Man Arrested Following Fatal Car Crash in Derbyshire Killing 16-Year-Old Boy

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a fatal car crash in Derbyshire.

The collision, which involved a white Ford Fiesta and a wall, occurred on Sunday evening at approximately 20:30 BST in Willesley Lane, Ashby-de-la-Zouch. A 16-year-old boy, a passenger in the vehicle, tragically died at the scene.

Two other occupants, an 18-year-old woman and another 16-year-old boy, sustained serious injuries and were transported to hospital. The arrested man, who was driving the vehicle, also suffered minor injuries.

Derbyshire Constabulary has launched an appeal for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to assist their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.