Heartbreak as 90-year-old man dies following serious collision on major road in Harrogate

A 90-year-old man, who was seriously injured following a collision with a car on a major road in Harrogate, has sadly died.

By Lucy Chappell

Published 9th Nov 2023, 09:15 GMT

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The incident happened at 5.50pm on Monday (6 November) on the A61 at the junction with Knox Mill Lane.

The man in his 90’s had just alighted from a bus when he was hit by the Ford Fiesta who was travelling northbound in the direction of Killinghall.

He was taken to hospital and very sadly died.

A 90-year-old man has sadly died following a serious collision with a car on a major road in Harrogate

His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, saw either the vehicle involved or the pedestrian in the moments leading up to it, or has dashcam footage, is urged to make contact with North Yorkshire Police if they have not already done so.

You should email [email protected] or call 101, quoting the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230211344.