Great Thirkleby: Woman dies in A19 crash near North Yorkshire village
A woman died in a crash on the A19 near Great Thirkleby, police said.
The collision near Thirsk involved a grey BMW travelling north and a Skoda Fabia travelling south, at about 2.20pm on Wednesday July 1, 2026.
The female driver of the Skoda was pronounced deceased at the scene, North Yorkshire Police confirmed.
Her family are being supported by specially-trained officers.
The family of the deceased would like to thank all those who assisted at the scene, including the emergency services and those who provided first aid.
The female driver of the BMW was taken to hospital for treatment.
Officers are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen either vehicle before the collision, or the collision itself, to get in touch – or anyone with dashcam footage that could assist their investigation.
Anyone with any information is asked to email [email protected] quoting reference 12260123305.
Great Thirkleby is a quiet rural hamlet in North Yorkshire with a population of less than 300 people.