HGV driver from Berwick arrested following double death on A19 in North Yorkshire
Last updated 14th Jan 2025
A lorry driver from Berwick has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
It comes after a man and woman in their 40s died after being struck by an HGV on the A19 in North Yorkshire on Saturday.
Rosie Prior - an off-duty police officer - had stopped to help Ryan Welford, who had been involved in an earlier crash, when the collision took place.
The initial collision - involving a silver Audi A4 and a black Ford Focus - unfolded on the southbound carriageway, about one mile from Thirsk at 8.45am on January 11th.
A passenger from Ryan’s vehicle was also struck and remains in hospital, where their condition is described as serious but stable.
North Yorkshire Police continues to appeal to any further witnesses, who have not yet come forward, who saw the first incident, or who have dashcam footage that could help their enquiries, to contact them, as the 65-year-old truck driver is released under investigation.
DI Jill Cowling, from the force's Major Collision investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts remain with the families of Rosie and Ryan and we are doing all we can to support them at this incredibly difficult time.
“A thorough and complex investigation is underway and any information no matter how small is helpful. We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any part of this incident including those who may have only seen the initial collision involving the Focus and the Audi.
“If you saw what happened or have any information at all that could assist our enquiries, please get in touch.”
Anyone who can help is asked to email MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 - quoting reference number 12250006038.
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