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Man dies after collision in Bakewell

A man who died after a collision in Bakewell has been named.

The collision occurred at around 12.30am on 7 January when a Fiat 500 travelling along King Street left the carriageway and collided with the front of a shop.

Kyle Shimwell, 21, from Bakewell, was a front seat passenger in the Fiat. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield, where he died on 9 January.

The driver of the car, a 21-year-old woman, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and driving over the limit for alcohol.

She has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or has further information or dashcam footage, is asked to contact us via the below methods, quoting the reference 23000011823:

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.

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