A 92-year-old woman has died after being involved in a serious car crash in the Harrogate district at the weekend.
The crash happened just after 8pm on Saturday at the crossroads of Spring Road, Moor Lane and Wharf Lane in Netherby, which is near Harewood, on the fringes of the Harrogate district.
North Yorkshire Police said after the incident that the woman had sustained serious injuries and today confirmed she had died in hospital. It said:
“Sadly the 92-year-old woman who was a passenger has passed away in hospital. Her family have been informed, our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
“We are continuing to appeal for information following this collision.”
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The collision involved a navy-coloured Jeep Cherokee and a Blue Volkswagen T-Cross.
The Jeep Cherokee was travelling down Moor Lane towards Spring Road and the Volkswagen was heading east to west on Spring Road.
Police are asking for anyone who witnessed the accident, saw the vehicles prior to the incident or have dash cam footage that may be relevant to contact them.
You can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for 917 Jon Moss, of the major collision investigation team. Or email Jon.Moss@northyorkshire.police.uk.
The crime reference number is 12220091836.
Rossett School pays tribute to ex-student Sam Gibson, 24Rossett School has paid tribute to Harrogate man and former student Sam Gibson, who has died in a car crash.
Police officers responded to reports of a vehicle leaving the road on the A59 near Upper Poppleton, between the junctions of Newlands Lane and Hodgson Lane, at about 7am on Sunday.
They discovered Mr Gibson’s grey Peugeot 208 car, which had left the road and landed on its roof.
The 24-year-old was certified dead at the scene.
Rossett School described Mr Gibson as a popular student who was a regular in theatrical performances.
A school spokesperson said:
“Sam was a popular student in both the lower school and in the sixth form. A leading light in the performing arts, he performed and supported other students in classic productions such as ‘Oliver!’ when he was here at Rossett.
“He will be remembered as someone who was a friend to many; a champion for those less fortunate than him and an active fundraiser for charity. The thoughts of the whole Rossett community are with Sam’s family at this difficult time.”
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Air ambulance called after three injured in Harrogate district car crash
An air ambulance was summoned to the Harrogate district today when three people were injured in a car crash.
The air ambulance was called to assist other emergency services at the scene of the collision on the B6165 between Nidd and Brearton.
The incident is believed to have happened at about 1pm this afternoon.
According to reports on social media, three fire engines and three ambulances were at the scene.
It is unknown how many vehicles were involved but Yorkshire Air Ambulance confirmed three people were injured.
A spokesperson said:
“Our paramedics provided on-scene medical support to three patients and those who needed further treatment were taken to hospital by land ambulance.”
The extent of injuries in unclear.
The Stray Ferret has asked North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for details but has yet to receive a response.
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Car crashes into house on Rigton Hill causing ‘significant damage’
Emergency services were called to North Rigton this morning after a car crashed into a house.
Images show a silver Ford Fiesta car struck the corner of a cottage on Rigton Hill, just north from the Square and Compass pub.
Police and fire crews responded to the incident at around 8am and were able to manage traffic while ensuring the scene was safe.
North Yorkshire Police said the incident caused “significant damage to the front of the property and the vehicle”. It added:
“Thankfully, no one was injured and the homeowner was not inside when it occurred.”
Police and fire crews said this was a damage-only collision and there were no reports of any injuries.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said:
“This was a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a car impacting a building. All the persons were out of the vehicle on the arrival of the fire crews, who worked to make the scene and vehicle safe.”
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A recovery vehicle arrived to remove the car just after 9.30am.
Police are investigating the collision and any witnesses are asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room. The reference number is NYP-07012022-0047.
