Arrest after teenage moped rider dies in crash

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The crash happened in Ascot Drive, at the junction with Dunstall Park Road

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A teenage moped rider has died after in a crash in Derby.

Derbyshire Police said the crash happened Ascot Drive at about 17:40 BST on Monday and involved an Audi A1 and a Piaggio Typhoon moped.

The moped rider, aged 19, suffered serious injuries and was later pronounced dead in hospital, the force said.

Police said the Audi driver, a 27-year-old woman, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

She has since been released on bail as investigations continue.

Police said the victim's family have been made aware and appealed to anyone with any information about the crash to call them.

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