Police Hunt for Driver After Fatal Hit-and-Run Kills Young Mother on E-Bike

November 29, 2024
Police Hunt for Driver After Fatal Hit-and-Run Kills Young Mother on E-Bike
  • Alana Armstrong, a 25-year-old mother from Tibshelf, tragically lost her life in a hit-and-run incident while riding an e-bike on Batley Lane, Pleasley, on November 26, 2024.

  • The collision occurred around 8 PM when a dark-colored 4x4, identified as a Land Rover Discovery, struck her e-bike, causing her to fall off.

  • Ms. Armstrong was pronounced dead at the scene, while a male rider in his 20s, who was with her, sustained serious injuries that required hospitalization.

  • Derbyshire Police have confirmed the identity of the deceased and have expressed condolences to her family, who are being supported by specialist officers.

  • Chief Superintendent Dave Kirby highlighted the tragic impact of the incident on Armstrong's six-year-old son, emphasizing the community's commitment to finding those responsible.

  • In connection with the investigation, two individuals, a man and a woman in their 30s from Skegby, were arrested but later released without charge.

  • Police are actively searching for the driver of the Land Rover, who is believed to have been accompanied by a woman in the passenger seat.

  • To gather evidence, detectives are conducting extensive inquiries, including house-to-house visits and reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area.

  • Authorities are seeking information from the public, particularly anyone who may have seen the Land Rover Discovery in the area prior to the accident.

Summary based on 11 sources


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