Man in his 70s killed in road collision near Aysgarth Falls

A man has died after he was knocked down in a HGV collision in the Yorkshire Dales.
By Susie Beever
Published 13th Mar 2020, 13:37 BST
Updated 13th Mar 2020, 13:38 BST

The collision occurred near to Aysgarth Falls, near Leyburn, at 12.30pm yesterday (Thursday).

North Yorkshire Police said the man, a pedestrian in his 70s, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced head at the scene, while the driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.

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The 28-year-old driver, who is from Cheshire, was questioned and released under investigation.

Church Bank at Aysgarth Falls, North YorkshireChurch Bank at Aysgarth Falls, North Yorkshire
Church Bank at Aysgarth Falls, North Yorkshire

Police have not released the identity of the man who was killed, but said on Friday that his next of kin had been informed.

Anybody who may have information or witnessed the collision is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 12200042833.

Alternatively, email the Major Collision Investigation Team via [email protected].