A motorcyclist has died after he and another rider suffered serious injuries in a crash on a North Yorkshire road.

The crash happened on Mook Street, near Westow, at around 10.35am on Sunday (Aug 2).

Two men riding motorcycles were involved, with both suffering serious injuries.

Emergency services attended and both riders were airlifted to hospital for treatment.

placeholder image — Mook Street, near Westow | Google

North Yorkshire Police has now confirmed that one of the riders died after a short period in hospice care.

The second motorcyclist remains in hospital with serious injuries.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police: “Officers are continuing to appeal for anyone who may have seen either a yellow Yamaha motorcycle or a white Honda motorcycle in the area around the time of the crash to come forward if they have not already spoken to police.

“Anyone with information can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12260148423.”