Police believe a large stone object hit the windscreen of a car causing a serious accident on the A19 near York.
The incident happened on the southbound carriageway near Escrick just after 1pm on Wednesday (April 6). It involved an HGV and a black mini.
The driver of the mini, a 28-year-old woman from York, suffered a serious head injury in the accident. She was taken to the Leeds General Infirmary by the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
The woman remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
A police spokeswoman said:
It is believed a large stone object has come off the road and struck the windscreen of the mini.
Police are appealing for witnesses. Contact details below.
How to help the police
Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, press 2 and ask to speak to TC Dean Turner or TS Paul Cording | |
Quote reference number 12160059399 |