Alana Armstrong, 25, died after the e-bike she was on was hit by a car in Pleasley, Derbyshire. The police said the car’s driver drove off from the scene without stopping
A young woman who was killed after being rammed off an e-bike has been named for the first time.
Alana Armstrong, 25, died at the scene of the collision in Batley Lane, Pleasley, at around 8pm on Tuesday. She left behind a six-year-old son. Derbyshire Police said the hit-and-run involved an e-bike and a dark coloured 4×4, believed to be a Land Rover Discovery.
The force said the vehicle had followed two e-bikes before ramming one of the bikes causing the rider and pillion to fall off. The car then drove off from the scene without stopping. A murder investigation has now been launched, the police added.
Derbyshire Police said in a statement: “The 25-year-old woman who was riding pillion on the bike, was pronounced dead at the scene. Our thoughts are with her family, who are being supported by specialist officers.” The rider of the bike, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
One local resident, who did not want to be named, said: “Police have been knocking on doors asking for doorbell footage of the Land Rover. The couple lived in Tibshelf and had been together about three years. We’ve been told the boyfriend Jordan is in a bad way in hospital too. But we’ve no idea what happened or what they were doing out there. It’s really sad what’s happened.”
Pals paid tribute on social media with one writing: “Absolutely heartbreaking when this happens to people you know. Such a lovely couple, such a sad thing to happen. Come on Jord, you got this my little friend, sorry for your loss mate, always here.” Police are appealing for information about the incident.
The spokesman said: “We want to hear from anyone who saw a dark coloured Land Rover Discovery, believed to be manufactured between 2004 and 2009 in and around the Pleasley area prior to 8pm. The vehicle was last seen on Rowthorne Lane where it turned right onto the A617 towards New Houghton.”
Two people, a man and a woman both in their 30s from the Skegby area of Nottinghamshire, have been arrested in connection with the incident and currently remain in police custody. DCI Claudia Musson, who is leading the investigation, said: “This is an understandably shocking incident that has left a family grieving the loss of a young woman.
“A team of detectives have been working non-stop since the incident took place and have generated significant lines of enquiry. We are, however, wanting to hear from anyone who has any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to help us bring those responsible to justice.
“Of particular interest is anyone with information about a dark coloured Land Rover Discovery, it may be that you saw it in the area around the time of the incident – or you have seen a vehicle matching this description that may have sustained damage or been recently repaired.”
