A19 crash driver remains in critical condition after collision near Happy Haddock at Deighton

Police were called shortly after 3pm on Wednesday to reports of a collision between a black Lexus IS300 and a red Scania lorry near to the Happy Haddock fish and chip shop.

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A North Yorkshire Police spokesman today said: "The driver of the Lexus, a 61-year-old man from the Selby area, was seriously injured in the collision and was taken to Leeds General Infirmary by air ambulance, where he remains in a critical condition.

"The driver of the HGV was taken to York District Hospital as a precaution, and was later discharged."

The road was initially closed to allow emergency services to attend.

The Major Collision Investigation Team then conducted a thorough investigation of the scene before the road reopened at 9.25pm.

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Police are asking any witnesses, who have not yet spoken to officers, or anyone who captured dash cam footage of the incident to contact them.

Email [email protected] or dial 101, select option 2 and ask to speak to Traffic Sergeant Hamish Halloway.

Please quote reference 12180235369 when passing on information.