A man died last night in a crash on the A61.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the fatal accident at around 9.20pm.
It involved a red Lexus coupe that was travelling in the direction towards the village of Skipton-on-Swale from the Busby Stoop roundabout.
Sadly, the 60 year-old male driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
In particular, officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or has any dash-cam footage taken in the area at the time, which may have captured the collision or the vehicle prior to the incident.”
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to email the Major Collision Investigation team at MCIT@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call 101, ask for North Yorkshire Police and pass information to the Force Control Room.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 1220012749.
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