A motorbike rider needed hospital treatment after being involved in a hit-and-run crash near Helmsley.
It happened on the B1257 Oswaldkirk Bank at 11.10am on Sunday (28 July).
A black Jaguar 4×4 and blue Yamaha motorbike were both travelling in the direction of Helmsley when the crash happened.
Oswaldkirk Bank near Helmsley
The driver of the Jaguar did not stop at the scene. The motorcyclist required treatment in hospital following the collision.
The road was closed for several hours to allow investigation work to take place.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We’re appealing for any witnesses to the collision, anyone who may have seen the vehicles prior to the collision, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage, to contact us.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Matthew Smout
- Email Matthew Smout here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240134844












