Tragedy as 21-year-old footballer dies after Fiat 500 crashes into a shop


A 21-year-old footballer has died after the car he was travelling in smashed into the front of a shop.

Bakewell Town footballer Kyle Shimwell died two days later in hospital after the Fiat 500 crash, in which he was a passenger.

The 21-year-old woman who driving the car has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

She was also detained on suspicion of driving over the limit for alcohol and bailed pending further inquiries into the incident that took place on King Street, in Bakewell, Derbyshire.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 0.30am on Saturday, January 7. 

The young man’s football club put out a tribute to him on their website, saying they were “devastated” at the loss.

The team said: “Kyle has played for Bakewell since he was an under-6, was a commited player of our Development Team & has stepped up into the First Team on many an occasion. 

“BTFC will do all it can to support Kyle’s family and plans are being put in place to ensure his memory lives on and that we make him proud. Our thoughts are with Kyle’s family and friends at this difficult time.”

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