North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a fatal accident between Sutton Grange and Azerley, near Ripon.

It happened on Kirby Road at around 3am this morning and involved a white Ford Transit van that was travelling  towards Ripon.

The 26 year-old male driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has any dash-cam footage taken in the area at the time, which may have captured the collision or the vehicle before the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to email the Major Collision Investigation team at MCIT@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call 101, ask for North Yorkshire Police and pass information to the Force Control Room.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12200127634