Man dies after crash between Harrogate and Ripon
Pic: North Yorkshire Police
A 59-year-old man has died following a collision on the A61 between Ripley and South Stainley last weekend.
North Yorkshire Police said the crash happened at 5.20pm on Saturday, August 26.
Three cars were involved in the collision, including a dark coloured Suzuki Bandit Motorcycle, a dark coloured Land Rover Discovery and a white Ford Transit Van.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 59-year-old man, died.
Police said the man’s family have been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers.
The driver of the Land Rover Discovery and the Ford Transit both stopped at the scene to assist officers with their enquiries.
Officers believe that the motorcyclist was travelling with a group of unknown motorcycles immediately before the collision and he was at the rear of the group.
The road was closed for several hours to allow officers to conduct investigation work at the scene of the collision.
In a statement, North Yorkshire Police[1] said:
“We’re appealing for information and witnesses following a fatal collision on the A61 over the weekend.
“We’re now appealing to anyone who may have seen the collision or who may have any dashcam footage of the collision or the vehicles prior to the incident, to come forward.
“Anyone with any information or footage is urged to preserve the footage and contact us on 101 quoting reference 12230161248.
“Alternatively, you can email [email protected][2]”