A woman in her 70s has died after a collision in Harrogate.
The collision happened on North Park Road yesterday (November 13) at around 4.10pm.
It involved a pedestrian and a car. The driver of the car, a grey BMW 3-series, is helping officers with their enquiries.
A North Yorkshire Police statement issued this evening said:
“The pedestrian who was involved in a collision on North Park Road in Harrogate yesterday, a woman in her 70s, has very sadly died.
“The woman’s family have been informed of the news and are being supported by specially trained officers.”
North Yorkshire Police has appealed for information and dash cam footage of the incident.
A statement from the force added:
“Officers are renewing the appeal for information and are asking anyone with information or footage who hasn’t already come forward to contact the police. Anyone who could help the investigation is asked to email MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk or phone 101.
“Please quote reference number 12230216084 when passing information.”
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Woman in 70s seriously injured after Harrogate collision
A woman in her 70s has been seriously injured after a collision in Harrogate.
North Yorkshire Police has appealed for information and dash cam footage of the incident which happened on North Park Road.
The woman, who was a pedestrian, was treated by paramedics and has been taken to hospital after being struck by a grey BMW 3-Series.
Police have also appealed for CCTV footage showing the grey BMW 3-Series in the moments before the collision, which was reported just before 4.10pm today.
A large section of North Park Road is currently closed to allow police to investigate.
Road closures are at junctions with Queen’s Parade, York Place, Harcourt Drive and other adjoining roads.
Officers said the roads are likely to stay closed for some time and police are advising motorists to use alternative routes.
A North Yorkshire Police statement said:
“Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has footage of the collision or the moments leading up to it, should email Traffic Sergeant Jon Moss at Jon.Moss@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Jon Moss.
“Please quote reference NYP13112023-0349 when sharing information.”
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Traffic and Travel Alert: North Park Road temporary lights to be in place until Monday
Motorists should expect delays on North Park Road in Harrogate as temporary traffic lights will be in place over the weekend.
The lights, which are in place at the junction with Harcourt Drive, have been put in place as telecommunications company CityFibre carries out work on the street.
It means drivers using North Park Road to get into and out of the town centre should expect delays.
The temporary lights will be in place until April 4, according to North Yorkshire County Council.
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Roadworks begin tomorrow on one of Harrogate’s main roadsRoadworks are set to begin tomorrow morning on North Park Road, which is one of the main routes serving Harrogate town centre.
The works, which involve replacing street lights, are set to continue until Friday next week.
Stop and go boards will be used to control traffic along the street.
The works, carried out on behalf of North Yorkshire County Council, are likely to cause delays.
Further works are set to arrive further up the road on September 9.
A county council spokeswoman said:
“The work is part of a street lighting column replacement programme. It will be closed from Marlborough Road to Knaresborough Road.”
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