Man dies after collision in Filey

It involved a cyclist and a white parked car earlier today.

Author: Karen LiuPublished 3rd Sep 2021

A man has died after a collision in Filey.

It happened just before 9.50am today (Friday 3rd September) at the junction of Scarborough Road and Ravine Hill.

It involved a cyclist and a white parked car. The cyclist, a local man in his late sixties, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for several hours while emergency services worked at the scene. The road fully re-opened at 3.30pm.

Anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to officers is asked to contact police.

In particular, anyone who saw the cyclist prior to the collision from the roundabout near Filey Country Park in the direction of Filey Town Centre, is asked to get in touch.

The cyclist was wearing a navy blue jacket, blue jeans, a blue cycling helmet and was riding a black bike.

Officers believe there were no other vehicles involved in the collision.

Dial 101, press 1 and pass information to the force control room. Or please email mark.patterson@northyorkshire.police.uk

Please quote reference number NYP-03092021-0111 when passing on any information.

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