Quadbike rider dies in crash as police launch investigation
Police in North Yorkshire have launched an investigation after the death of a quadbike rider.
A 52-year-old man died after a quad overturned on private land at Dales Wood near Brotherton, near Knottingley.
There was a large emergency-service response to the incident at around 4.20pm on Saturday November 22, North Yorkshire Police said.
The man, who is local, had been found unresponsive.
Despite the efforts of members of the public, paramedics and the police he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family has been informed, police confirmed.
Traffic Sergeant Mark Patterson said: “I would like to thank the members of the public who assisted the emergency services at the scene.
“I’d also request that anyone who was in the Dales Wood area between 3pm and 4pm who saw the man riding a green Honda quad bike gets in touch with us if they have not already done so, as it may help our investigation into the incident.”
Anyone with information, please email [email protected] or call the force on 101 and ask for Mark Patterson.
Please quote 12250220773 as a reference number when sharing information.