Police hunting for gold car after jogger is struck by vehicle in Yorkshire

Grace Newton
By Grace Newton
Published 27th Aug 2023, 08:54 BST
Updated 27th Aug 2023, 09:01 BST
North Yorkshire Police are trying to trace the driver of a gold car after a jogger was struck by it on a road near Harrogate’s Stray.

The force said: “The incident occurred in Harrogate on Knaresborough Road between the Prince of Wales roundabout and the Empress roundabout between 07:30am and 07:50am on Friday 25 August.

"The pedestrian, who was out running, suffered minor cuts and bruising. Police are now requesting the public’s assistance to help identify any possible witnesses, or anyone that may have dashcam footage of the collision. In particular, officers are appealing for information about the vehicle involved in the collision which is believed to be gold in colour.

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"Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email [email protected]. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230160877 when passing information.”

In May, a 50-year-old man was left with life-changing injuries when he was struck by a van while on an early morning run on Grassington Road, near Skipton.