Motorcyclist dies in crash near Malton

It happened yesterday on the A64 near High Hutton.

Author: Harry LongPublished 16th Sep 2021

A motorcyclist in his 70s has died in a crash on the A64 near Malton.

It happened just before 2.20pm yesterday near High Hutton.

The motorbike was involved in a collision with a car - a woman who was travelling on the motorbike was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is under way.

In a statement, North Yorkshire Police said: "The incident has also been referred to the IOPC as a matter of course, as a police training exercise was taking place in the area at the time.

"Anyone who witnessed the incident, saw any of the vehicles involved in the moments leading up to it, or has dashcam footage, is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police."