A service of remembrance has taken place this afternoon (Sunday 16 November) for those killed and seriously injured on the roads of North Yorkshire.
The Oakleaf service was held at Ripon Cathedral.
Family and friends attended to remember their sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, grandchildren, grandparents, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, partners, and friends.
During the service messages from loved ones of those who have been left behind were placed on Oak Leaves and brought forward. Assistant Chief Constable, Ben Moseley, also delivered a reading on behalf of North Yorkshire Police.
Today’s service served as a stark reminder of the scale of the impact that road traffic deaths and injuries have. Police officers alongside other emergency services are often the first at the scene of a serious collision. Sadly, they see first-hand the devastating impact these incidents have on communities.
As a mark of respect all three emergency services were represented.
From the fire service, Area Manager Ben Illsley, from the Ambulance Service, Area Operations Manager Laura Young and Team Lead for Ripon Paul Fairclough along with Assistant Chief Constable Ben Moseley from NYP.
Road Safety remains a force priority for North Yorkshire Police.
Day in, day out they do all they can to prevent further families suffering the same heartache of those who attended today.
