Man, 50s, dies after Yorkshire A64 crash where Vauxhall collided with a tree after police tried to stop the car

A man in his 50s has died following a crash in north Yorkshire where a Vauxhall Corsa collided with a tree off the A64.

Shortly after 3:30am on Wednesday (Jan 22), North Yorkshire Police responded to reports of a red Vauxhall Corsa which had left the A64 near Crambeck and collided with a tree.

The driver, the sole occupant of the car, a man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene.

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North Yorkshire Police confirmed the man’s family have been made aware.

A police vehicle had attempted to stop the car a short time before the collision, police stated.

The police are appealing for witnesses after a man died when his car collided with a tree off the A64The police are appealing for witnesses after a man died when his car collided with a tree off the A64
The police are appealing for witnesses after a man died when his car collided with a tree off the A64

The A64 currently remains closed in both directions to allow for collision investigation work to take place and this closure is expected to remain in place until rush hour today.

Police are now appealing for witnesses.

In a statement they said: “Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12250012775.

“The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). It is mandatory for a police force to refer itself to the IOPC following a death with any police involvement.”

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