Witness appeal after fatal A1 crash near Leeming Bar

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man died in a collision on the A1 near Leeming Bar last night.

The incident happened at around 10.43pm on Friday, August 8, on the northbound carriageway at junction 51, near the Bedale and Leeming Bar turn-off.

It involved a blue Suzuki hatchback and a blue Scania lorry, both travelling in the same direction.

The driver of the Suzuki was pronounced dead at the scene.

The lorry driver was uninjured.

Officers are appealing to anyone who was travelling on either carriageway at the time, and who either witnessed the crash or saw the vehicles beforehand, to get in touch if they have not already spoken to police.

They are also asking for anyone with dashcam footage of the collision, or the moments leading up to it, to come forward.

Information can be provided by emailing [email protected][1] or calling 101 and asking for Sergeant Ryan Lyth.

Please quote reference 12250148553.

The road was closed overnight with diversions in place while emergency services worked at the scene.

References

1. ^ [email protected] (www.hambletontoday.co.uk)