A man died in a crash near Harewood Bridge that led to the closure of the A61 for more than 12 hours yesterday.
Police said today the man, who has not been named, was a taxi driver in his 40s.
He died at the scene of the crash, which occurred at about 1.20am yesterday morning on the A61 Harrogate Road at Dunkeswick. The road reopened at 3.20pm.
North Yorkshire Police is now appealing for witnesses to the collision, which involved a grey BMW and a black Peugeot taxi.
It said in a statement today:
“Sadly, the driver of the taxi, a man in his 40s died at the scene. His family have been informed and are receiving support form specially trained officers.
“The driver of the BMW, a man in his 20s remains in hospital.
“The stretch of road was closed until 3.20pm on Sunday afternoon to allow officers to investigate the scene.
Anyone who saw the collision or has dashcam footage is urged to dial 101, select option 2 and ask for Steve Hawkins.
Alternatively, you can email DC 55 Steve Hawkins on Steve.Hawkins@northyorkshire.police.uk
Quote reference number 12230111568 when passing information.
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Woman dies following car crash in Harrogate district
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.