Car damaged following fail-to-stop collision in Knaresborough as police launch investigation

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses following a fail-to-stop road traffic collision in Knaresborough.

The incident happened at approximately 1.53pm on July 1 when a grey and black Mercedes A-Class was damaged whilst parked in a car park near the Half Moon Pub on Abbey Road.

The driver of an unidentified vehicle collided with the parked Mercedes before leaving the scene without stopping to exchange details or report the collision.

A spokesperson at North Yorkshire Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses and asking anyone who may have seen the incident, the vehicles involved, or who may have relevant CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage to get in touch.

The police are appealing for information and witnesses after a car was damaged following a fail-to-stop collision in a car park near the Half Moon Pub on Abbey Road in Knaresboroughplaceholder image
The police are appealing for information and witnesses after a car was damaged following a fail-to-stop collision in a car park near the Half Moon Pub on Abbey Road in Knaresborough

“We would also like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information that could assist our enquiries.”

If you can help, you should email [email protected]

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12260126310 when providing any details regarding the incident.

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