Police are investigating a serious crash on the A59 west of York.
It happened at Kirk Hammerton at around 3.40pm on Saturday (11 July).
A dark-coloured Mercedes E class, a blue Alpine car and a combine harvester, all travelling toward York, collided.
Kirk Hammerton
The driver of the Mercedes – a man in his 30s from Bradford – was subsequently arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
He was taken to hospital before being discharged following treatment.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The road was closed for several hours while we investigated the scene and to allow the vehicles involved to be recovered.
“We’re appealing for any witnesses to the collision, specifically anyone who may have seen the vehicles prior to the collision, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage, especially in regard to any overtaking manoeuvres of the Mercedes to contact us.”
How to help the police
- Email TC 1266 Dukes
- Report via the North Yorkshire Police website here
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12660131498
