Witness appeal after fatal crash in Richmond

A man was killed in the collision on Monday

Author: Jon BurkePublished 5th May 2023

Police are appealing for witnesses and motorists with dashcam footage, after a fatal collision near Richmond.

It occurred at about 12.20pm on Monday 1 May 2023, on the A6108 Reeth Road, Richmond. It involved a blue Suzuki Bandit motorcycle and red Renault Kadjar car. The Suzuki Bandit was travelling towards Richmond and the Kadjar travelling in the opposite direction.

The 54-year-old man riding the Suzuki Bandit was pronounced deceased at the scene.

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses who may have seen either vehicle prior to the collision.

They would also like to hear from anyone with dashcam footage that may have captured either vehicle prior to the collision, or the collision itself. If so, please save it and contact the police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 12230077509, or email PC Julie Brown on Julie.brown@northyorkshire.police.uk

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