A driver has died after his van crashed into the back of a lorry parked on the York Outer Ring Road.
It happened at about 2.50am this morning (Monday) on the eastbound carriageway of the A64, between the junctions with the A1036 Tadcaster Road and the A19 Fulford Interchange.
The white Ford Transit Connect van collided with a stationary Volvo HGV which was parked in a lay-by at the side of the carriageway.
The driver of the Transit died at the scene. Police named him as Scott Proudlock, 43, who was from the Malton area.
The HGV driver was uninjured and is assisting officers with their enquiries.
The A64 was closed in both directions for several hours before the westbound carriageway re-opened at 7.15am.
The eastbound carriageway remained closed to allow for collision investigation work and recovery to take place. It was then opened at 11.15am.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are now appealing for any witnesses to the collision, anyone who may have seen the Transit van prior to the collision, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage, to contact us.”
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Chris Garbutt
- Email the Major Collision Investigation Unit
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12250198149
