An off-duty Staffordshire firefighter has died following an accident while riding his motorbike in Derbyshire.
Alex Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision, which also involved a Skoda Octavia and a Nissan Navara, on the A515 in Newhaven.
The 31-year-old, from Penkridge, was riding his Suzuki GSXR towards Buxton when the accident occurred at around 11.55am on Tuesday morning (March 5).
Mr Taylor had worked for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service since 2010 and was based at Tamworth after previously being based at fire stations in Leek, Hanley and Penkridge.
Rob Barber, Deputy Chief Fire Officer for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our firefighter Alex Taylor and we offer our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones.
“Our thoughts first and foremost are with Alex’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time but we are also thinking of his colleagues and friends within SFRS.
“We understand this awful news will have come as a devastating shock to all those who knew him within the Service and we are offering them welfare support at this difficult time.”
Derbyshire Police say they are continuing to investigate the collision and are urging anyone with information to get in touch.
A spokesman said: "Officers are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time to contact Derbyshire police as a matter of urgency.
In particular drivers or riders with dashcam footage that may have captured a blue Suzuki GSXR 600 and a Honda CBR 600 riding together prior to the incident are asked to ring the 101 non-emergency number quoting reference 19*114102."
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