Biker dies in Yorkshire Dales crash and driver injured in A64 collision

The biker was killed near Ribblehead on Saturday

The 52-year-old biker was riding in convoy with four friends when his black Suzuki struck a Range Rover near Ribblehead on the B6255. The route, which runs between Hawes and Ingleton, is popular with motorcycle clubs.

He was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision just before midday on Saturday.

Police are now trying to obtain dashcam or CCTV footage which shows the crash or the lead-up to it.

Anyone with information should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12200141411.

In a separate collision on the A64 between York and Scarborough on Sunday, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance had to be called after a car and a van collided near Huttons Ambo.

The driver of the car, a Renault Megane, was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after the collision with a VW Transporter.

The accident happened shortly before 3.30pm and the road was closed.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12200142163.