Biker in his 60s dies in fatal Yorkshire crash as police arrest Audi driver
A biker in his 60s has died following a crash on a busy road near a Yorkshire village.
North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened on the A63 Selby bypass near Barlby at around 7am this morning (Oct 26).
The force said the rider of a black motorcycle died at the scene after being involved in a collision with a red Audi saloon.
The road remains closed while police investigate.
The Audi driver, a 31-year-old man, has been arrested in connection with the investigation and is being questioned by police.
A statement from the force said: “The rider of the motorcycle, a local man aged in his early 60s, sadly died at the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by officers.
“The driver of the red Audi, a 31-year-old man from York, has been arrested in connection with the investigation. He is being questioned in police custody.”
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact police on [email protected] or 101, quoting incident number 12260210522.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.