Elderly man dies in Harrogate collision - police appeal for information

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He was crossing the road from The Woodlands Hotel on Wetherby Road towards Hookstone Chase at just before 5pm.

The incident involved a Grey Audi A3 that was travelling down Wetherby Road from Harrogate town.

The man was taken to hospital where he died.

Police say the 35 year-old driver of the Audi is assisting officers with their enquiries.

They are now requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

In particular, officers say they would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or has any dash-cam footage taken in the area at the time, which may have captured the collision, or the vehicle or pedestrian prior to the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to email TC Gemma Brett from the Major Collision Investigation team on [email protected] or on call 101, press option 2 and ask for Gemma Brett.

To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12210053250 when passing information.