Police name Thirsk man killed in fatal crash on A19 Easingwold Bypass

A motorcyclist who was killed in a crash on the A19 Easingwold Bypass has been named by police.

By The Newsroom

Published 11th Dec 2017, 12:48 BST

Updated 12th Dec 2017, 13:01 BST

North Yorkshire Police said the motorcyclist was Alex Boorman, 27, from Thirsk.

The crash happened shortly after 7.30pm on Thursday and involved a black Suzuki Motorcycle and a blue Vauxhall Viva.

Three other people were injured, including the 22-year-old driver of the Vauxhall.

A spokesman said: "Police investigations into the incident are continuing and a file has been prepared for the coroner.

"The 22-year-old man arrested in connection with this collision has been released under investigation while enquiries continue."