Man dies after his car crashes into a tree near Alfreton
He was pronounced dead at the scene
A man has died after his car crashed into a tree.
At around 11.40am on Saturday (May 12) a black Ford Fiesta was travelling towards Higham when it left the road and crashed into a tree in Higham Lane, Morton, north of Alfreton.
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The driver, who is yet to be formally identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses and possible dash cam footage from anyone who thinks they saw the vehicle prior to the collision or witnessed the crash itself.
Higham Lane
"If you have any information, please contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting incident 339-120518.
"Alternatively, send them a message online by visiting the Contact Us section of our website at www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
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"You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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