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07

Nov 2023

Last Updated: 07/11/2023
Crime
Crime

Man in 90s seriously injured after Harrogate collision

by Flora Grafton

| 07 Nov, 2023
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A man in his 90s is in a serious condition in hospital following a collision between Harrogate and Killinghall last night.

The man had just got off the bus when he was struck by a Ford Fiesta.

The incident took place on the A61, on the bridge close to the junction with Knox Mill Lane, at 5.50pm. A 36 bus stop is situated on the bridge.

The A61 junction with Knox Mill Lane.



North Yorkshire Police today appealed for dashcam footage and witnesses.

In a statement, the force added:

“The pedestrian, a man in his 90s, had just alighted from a bus. He currently remains in a serious condition in hospital.
“The Ford Fiesta was travelling northbound on the A61 in the direction of Killinghall. The driver is helping officers with their investigation.”


Yorkshire Air Ambulance was also called to the scene.

The A61 was closed at New Park roundabout.



The road was closed for police investigations and re-opened at 1.45am this morning (Tuesday, November 7).

Officers are now appealing for witnesses to help with the investigation. The statement added:

“Anyone who witnessed the collision, saw either the vehicle involved or the pedestrian in the moments leading up to it, or has dashcam footage, is urged to make contact with North Yorkshire Police if they have not already done so.
“Please email MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk  or phone 101.”