Investigation launched in Scarborough over suspicious road death of woman on A64

Detectives have arrested a man over the death of a woman on the A64 in North Yorkshire.
A64 near the Musham Bank roundabout in ScarboroughA64 near the Musham Bank roundabout in Scarborough
A64 near the Musham Bank roundabout in Scarborough

The woman, whose age has not been disclosed, died in an incident at the road's junction with Cayton Low Road near Scarborough shortly after midnight today (Thursday).

The full circumstances into what happened have not been clarified as the investigation remains ongoing, but North Yorkshire Police confirmed that a man has been arrested in connection.

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The 29-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and remained in custody for questioning this morning.

Diversions are still in place around the incident scene near the Musham Bank roundabout. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area until further notice.

Anyone who was travelling along this road at around midnight and possibly may have information or dash-cam footage that could assist the investigation, is urged to call North Yorkshire Police.