Tragic Incident Claims Life of Young Mother in Derbyshire Hit-and-Run

Tragic Incident Claims Life of Young Mother in Derbyshire Hit-and-Run

A 23-year-old man from Nottinghamshire has been charged in connection with a tragic incident that left a motorcycle rider severely injured and a young mother dead. Alana Armstrong, aged 25, was fatally injured when the vehicle driven by Keaton Muldoon allegedly collided with her e-bike, pushing her off the bike and resulting in catastrophic injuries.

The incident occurred on November 26 of last year on Batley Lane in Pleasley, Derbyshire. Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene where they found Miss Armstrong, a mother of one from Tibshelf, had suffered injuries that proved fatal despite the best efforts of medical personnel.

Her partner, 22-year-old Jordan Newton-Kay, was riding the electric motorcycle at the time of the crash and was also seriously injured, ultimately losing most of his right leg in the incident. In the ongoing trial at Derby Crown Court, prosecutors allege that Muldoon acted with intent when he deliberately rammed the motorcycle off the road.

According to Prosecutor Sally Howes KC, Jordan described the harrowing moments leading up to the crash, stating that he watched Alana fly over the bonnet of the vehicle and roll onto the ground. He then experienced the horrifying sensation of being pulled underneath the Land Rover Discovery as it continued moving. Jordan’s account of the collision indicates that it was not a mere act of negligence, but a calculated action which left them entirely vulnerable.

Key Points from the Case Include:

• The collision was described by prosecutors as a "deliberate, targeted running down" of two individuals on a lightweight motorcycle.
• Witness accounts suggest that Muldoon had been driving aggressively, reportedly pursuing the motorcycle for over a mile before the incident occurred.
• Jordan and a friend had initially spotted Muldoon’s Land Rover parked in a field, leading them to investigate, unaware of the impending danger.
• After overwhelming evidence and Jordan's testimony regarding the events before the crash, Muldoon has admitted to charges of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving but continues to deny the charges of murder and attempted murder.
• Investigations indicated that Muldoon was possibly under the influence of substances, having met a buyer for cocaine just prior to the collision.

The gravity of the injuries sustained by Miss Armstrong was confirmed by a post-mortem examination which showed extensive fractures to her ribcage consistent with a severe impact typical of a high-speed collision. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

This trial continues, with legal proceedings expected to last several weeks. The evolving narrative suggests a complex interplay of impulsive behavior, substance influence, and the aggressive pursuit from the defendant that led to this heart-wrenching event.

As the courtroom proceedings unfold, the case shines a light on the troubling implications of reckless driving and its fatal consequences.