Floral tributes have been left following the deaths of two elderly people in a Chaddesden crash(Image: SUBMITTED)

Chaddesden woman charged after horror smash kills couple in their 80s in Derby

Jane Hunter-Priestley will appear in court next month

by · Derbyshire Live

A 63-year-old woman has been charged following the deaths of a couple in their 80s in a collision in Derby. Officers were called to reports of a collision between a Ford Mondeo and a Jaguar XF just after 2pm on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Chaddesden.

The driver of the Jaguar was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but did not survive, while the passenger, his wife, was pronounced dead at the scene. Both were from Willington and, following their deaths, floral trubites were laid at the scene by well-wishers.

Jane Hunter-Priestley, of Highfield Lane, Chaddesden and who was driving the Mondeo, has now been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving. She has been summonsed to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on October 17. She is currently on bail.

Police are still appealing for witnesses and drivers with dashcam footage to come forward. An air ambulance landed on nearby Chaddesden Park and one eye-witness at the time reported seeing staff from shops evacuated and the area taped off as well as the main road being closed for several hours close to the petrol station.

The incident occurred close to the junction of Highfield Lane and Nottingham Road and the defendant was also taken to hospital having suffered serious injuries. At the time, a Derbyshire police spokesman said: "Inquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of the incident and officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnesses the collision - in particular anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage that captured the collision or the moments leading up to it.

"The family of the pair is aware, and our thoughts are with them at this time."

Anyone who can assist in the investigation is asked to contact the force, using the reference 23*362086 by calling 101, on their website , Facebook or Twitter . You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website .