74-year-old woman dies after being hit by a truck. Police seek witnesses and dashcam footage.
Police said the 74-year-old woman died despite the efforts of emergency services. Her family is receiving police support. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances of the accident.
A 48-year-old man from Ryedale, who drove the red Scania truck with a trailer, was arrested. He was arrested for careless driving causing death, questioned, and subsequently released.
The road was closed until about 7 pm, diverting local traffic to alternative routes. The collision caused significant disruption in the area for many hours.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information they may have. They are particularly interested in dashcam footage of the woman or the truck, which was pulling a livestock trailer.
Police believe that both the woman and the truck were traveling west on Mount Pleasant Street when the collision occurred at the auction mart entrance.
Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to email the police team at MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk. You can also call North Yorkshire Police at 101 and ask to speak to the Force Control Room.
Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or reporting online at crimestoppers-uk.org. Please quote reference number 1225 0030 701 when providing details.