Man dies after crash near Knaresborough

It happened on Saturday afternoon.

Author: Benjamin FearnPublished 2nd Aug 2021

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision near Knaresborough.

North Yorkshire Police says: "A blue motorcycle and silver Toyota Hilux collided on the B6165 Ripley Road in the Nidd area.

"It happened at around 3.25pm on Saturday (31st July).

"The motorcyclist was travelling from the direction of Ripley and the Toyota driver in the opposite direction.

"Sadly the rider, a local man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward, including those who may have seen either vehicle prior to the collision.

"Anyone who has dash camera footage is encouraged to save and preserve the footage and to contact North Yorkshire Police."

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