Cyclist dies after collision with John Deere tractor in North Yorkshire on Bank Holiday Monday
A cyclist died after a collision with a tractor in North Yorkshire on Bank Holiday Monday, police said.
An investigation has been launched following a fatal road traffic collision on Bradley Lane from the direction of Askham Richard towards Rufforth.
The collision took place around 10.25amand involved a cyclist and a John Deere tractor.
The cyclist was part of a group of cyclists, police said.
It is believed none of the other cyclists were injured.
The 53-year-old cyclist died on Tuesday.
His family have been informed.
The driver of the tractor, a 75-year-old man from the York area, was interviewed by police and released under investigation.
The road remained closed for several hours to allow for collision investigation work and recovery to take place.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police, or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the collision or moments leading up to it, including either of the vehicles involved prior to the collision.
“If you can help in any way, please email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected] or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and speak to the Force Control Room.
“Please quote reference number 12260095101 when providing details.”