Mobility scooter rider dies after collision in Northallerton

A mobility scooter rider has died after a collision with a car in Northallerton.

The collision occurred at around 2.20pm on Thursday, March 9 at the junction of Valley Road and Greenhowsyke Lane.

The car, a mauve Citroen C2 was travelling along Valley Road from the direction of Bullamoor Road when it turned right at the mini roundabout into Greenhowskye Lane.

The mobility scooter was travelling along Valley Road in the opposite direction (from Knotto Bottom Way) before crossing Greenhowskye Lane. 

The rider of the mobility scooter, a man in his 60s, was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital.

He sadly died on Monday. 

The driver, and sole occupant of the car, a woman in her 30s, has attended a police station and has been interviewed about the collision. 

Police say they are asking for the public’s help in establishing the full circumstances surrounding the collision.

Police would like to speak with anyone who: 

  • Was travelling in this area around the time of the collision and who has a dashcam fitted to the car with access to this footage 
  • Was travelling in this area around the time of the collision and who saw either vehicle 
  • Lives in this area and has either CCTV or a video doorbell fitted  
  • Businesses in this area who have either CCTV fitted 

If you can help with our investigation in any way, please contact the Major Collision Investigation Team on 101. 

Alternatively, you can email Sarah.Burton@northyorkshire.police.uk 

If you wish to provide information anonymously, this can be done by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

Please quote reference 12230043096 when providing information. 

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