Snake Pass: Motorcyclist killed in crash with car that saw major road closed

A motorcyclist has been killed following a crash with a car on the A57 Snake Pass.

The busy road was closed in both directions following the smash involving a blue Suzuki motorcycle and a Kia Picanto at 11.20am today (Sunday). The rider of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have not released any further details about the victim. The driver of the car was "not seriously injured", officers said.

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Eyewitnesses reported seeing a vehicle on fire and "plumes of smoke" in the air, as well as an air ambulance.

A 13-mile long stretch of the Snake Pass - a key route between Manchester and Sheffield - was shut between Hurst Road, in Glossop, and the Ladybower Reservoir, for more than nine hours while investigations were carried out. It has since reopened.

Police are now appealing for information about the crash.

In a statement issued this evening, Derbyshire Constabulary said: "The force was called to reports of a collision between a car and a motorcycle on the A57 Snake Pass at 11.20am today (31 March). At the scene the rider of a blue Suzuki motorcycle was pronounced deceased. His family are aware.

"The driver of the car, a Kia Picanto, were not seriously physically injured. The road was closed following the collision and reopened at 8.40pm.

"Anyone who was in the area and may be able to assist officers with their investigation – in particular anyone with dashcam footage that may have captured the moments prior to the collision – is asked to contact us using any of the below methods, including reference 24000187594:"

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