Police name two women killed in Pleasley crash - as nine-year-old remains in hospital with life-changing injuries

The collision, involving a Vauxhall Meriva and a Suzuki Alto, occurred in Common Lane, at Pleasley, at around 6.20am on Thursday 27 November.

The driver and passenger of the Suzuki were pronounced dead at the scene. They have now been named as Amie Pearson, 26, who was the driver, and Chelsea Carlisle, 29, who was the passenger.

A nine-year-old boy who was also in the Suzuki suffered serious life changing injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains.

Three men who were in the Vauxhall were also injured, two of them seriously.

An 18-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Due to the injuries he sustained in the collision he was taken to hospital where he remains.

Derbyshire police remain keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, as well as anyone who has any information.

Anyone who can help with their investigation, is asked to contact police using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 25000694201:

Website – police have crime reporting tools on our website: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/

Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page

Phone – call on 101

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