A man has died after his car crashed into a ditch in North Yorkshire.
Police were called to the incident on the A170 between Thornton-le-Dale and Brompton-by-Sawdon near Snainton yesterday (Sunday, 3 December).
A grey Peugeot had left the road and landed in a ditch.
The location of the crash
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “All three emergency services attended but sadly the driver, a 33-year-old man from Scarborough, was pronounced dead at the scene.
“His next of kin have been informed.
“Officers are asking for anyone who witnessed the collision, which involved a grey Peugeot, or saw the vehicle prior to the collision heading from Pickering towards Ebberston, or have dashcam footage to please get in touch.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
The road was closed until 10.30pm to allow full police investigations to be completed.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for TC Huw Walkey or TS Leanne Anderson
- Email TC Huw Walkey here or TS Anderson here
- Quote reference number 12230229689
