Woman dies following crash near Thirsk
An investigation is underway into a collision in Carlton Miniott yesterday afternoon
Last updated 10th Jul 2025
A 78 year old woman has died after it's believed she was hit by a car whilst walking near Thirsk.
The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries yesterday in Carlton Miniott
The 80 year old man driving the car was arrested at the scene but has since been released on police bail.
He wasn't seriously hurt.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:
"At around 2pm yesterday, Wednesday 9 July, we were called to Carlton Road in Carlton Miniott following a report that a grey Kia Sportage car had collided with a pedestrian.
"Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, including the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, the pedestrian, a 78-year-old woman from Thirsk, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.
"The driver of the vehicle, an 80-year-old man, also from Thirsk, was uninjured. He was arrested at the scene and has since been released on police bail."
Anyone with information is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 12250125776.