80-year-old man dies after Derbyshire crash

An 80-year-old man who suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash at the weekend has died, police have confirmed.
An 80-year-old man has died following a two car crash in CotmanhayAn 80-year-old man has died following a two car crash in Cotmanhay
An 80-year-old man has died following a two car crash in Cotmanhay

Police were called to Skeavingtons Lane in Cotmanhay at just after 9.15am on Saturday after a collision involving an Audi A3 and a Honda Civic.

George Phillis, from Ilkeston, was taken to hospital after the incident and sadly died this morning.

A second man was also taken to hospital for treatment.

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Police are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with dash cam footage covering Skeavingtons Lane, to contact them, quoting the reference number 19*94637 and the name of the officer in the case, DS Tovell, by calling 101 or via the online contact form at www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

* A 30-year-old man has been arrested and released under investigation in relation to the incident.