Man dies following single car collision in Heanor.

A man has died following a one car collision in Heanor on Saturday evening.

The force was called to reports that a BMW had collided with a wall in Heanor Gate Road at 6.35pm.

The driver, a 29-year-old man from Heanor, died at the scene.

His family have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers. Our thoughts are with them at this most difficult of times.

A number of roads were closed as officers completed enquiries and recovered the vehicle. They will be open shortly.

Anyone who was in the area at the time and may be able to assist officers with their investigation is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 21000514486:

•  Facebook – send  a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter – direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/ContactUs.
• Phone – call on 101.