Teenager dies after car hits a wall in Nidderdale
The collision happened yesterday
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Nidderdale.
It happened on Brimham Rocks Road at around 6.50pm yesterday (Tuesday 12th September) and involved a grey Peugeot 107 which hit a wall.
A 17 year-old boy, who was a passenger, died at the scene and his family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Three other occupants were left with minor injuries and the driver is helping with the police with their enquiries.
The road was closed for several hours to allow investigation work to take place at the scene of the collision.
Police are now urging anyone who saw what happened, or the car involved prior to the collision, to get in touch. It is believed that the car left the Fulford area of York at 11am on the same day and travelled to Brimham Rocks via Kirk Hammerton, Green Hammerton and Knaresborough.
Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has captured any dashcam footage of the vehicle prior to the collision.
Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to email Nicola.Peters@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101 and ask for Nicola Peters.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police incident number 12230173187 when passing information.