Police appeal after fatal crash on A1
POLICE in Harrogate are appealing for witnesses after a young man was killed in a crash on the A1 last Thursday afternoon.
The 23-year-old Thirsk man was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary with critical injuries after the crash, but he died three days later.
A 21-year-old woman and a seven month old baby, passengers in his Suzuki Swift, were taken to Harrogate District Hospital after the crash, but later released.
Another passenger, a 34-year-old man from Manchester, was treated for injuries at Leeds General Infirmary, but he too, has now been released.
The 32-year-old driver of the other car involved in the collision, a Mercedes Benz, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
He appeared at Harrogate Magistrates' Court on Saturday and was remanded in custody while police enquiries continue.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the manner of either vehicle prior to the crash at 3pm is asked to contact Traffic Sergeant Hamish Halloway on 0845 6060247 quoting reference number 12100146354.
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Friday 10 February 2012
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