Fatal cyclist collision on A623 near Litton forces road closure

A man in his 50s was killed after his bicycle collided with a Honda Civic on the A623 near Litton in the Peak District on the morning of 6 August 2026. Police said the driver of the car suffered only minor injuries and is cooperating with investigators. The crash prompted the closure of the road, which remained shut into the afternoon as officers continued their inquiry.

Derbyshire Police have appealed for witnesses and any dash‑cam footage of the incident, urging the public to contact them with the reference number 26*467843. The cyclist’s family has been notified and the police are treating the case as a serious road‑traffic incident.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking additional evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.