A 74 year old woman died after she collieded with a vehicle. A 48 year old man was arrested.
Police shared the tragic news that a 74-year-old local woman died at the scene, despite emergency services’ efforts to help her. The police are providing support to her family and continuing their investigation into the accident.
A 48-year-old man from Ryedale was arrested. He was driving a red Scania HGV with a livestock trailer attached. Police suspect careless driving caused death. He was questioned and subsequently released while the investigation continues.
The collision site was closed, and local diversions were put in place. It reopened around 7 p.m. Police are seeking public assistance to understand the circumstances of the incident.
If you witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage showing either the woman or the red Scania HGV before the collision, please contact the police as soon as possible.
Both the woman and the truck were traveling west down Mount Pleasant. The collision occurred at the entrance to the auction mart. Every detail, no matter how small, could be crucial for the success of the investigation.
You can email the Major Collision Team at MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police at 101 and ask to speak with the Force Control Room. To remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or visit their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Please use reference 1225 0030 701 when providing details.