Catterick military truck crash investigation ends with no charges over ‘much loved’ husband’s death
No charges will be brought following an investigation into the military truck crash that led to the death of 70-year-old John Mitchell near Catterick Garrison, police have said.
On June 11, 2025, police responded to reports of a crash near Catterick Garrison.
The crash occurred on the A6136 Catterick Road, near the junction with Colburn Lane, and involved a local man on a mobility scooter and a military truck.
The man died while being airlifted to hospital and was later revealed to be 70-year-old John Mitchell from Catterick Garrison.
Shortly after his death his family described him as a “much loved husband, brother, uncle and godfather”, who will be “sadly missed”.
Almost a year later, on Wednesday (Jun 3), police confirmed the men in the military truck - the driver and passenger - had been released without charge.
In an update from North Yorkshire Police a spokesperson said: “An extensive collision investigation has been completed into the tragic death of Mr Mitchell.
"It concluded that no further action will be taken against the two men who were in the military truck. They have been released without charge.
"All parties have been updated, and the matter has been passed to the Coroner.”