Man arrested following serious two-vehicle collision on major road in Harrogate district

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses following a serious collision on a major road in the Harrogate district.

The incident happened at 3.30pm on Tuesday, April 21, on the A658 near Leathley, and involved a white Ford Transit flatbed and a dark-coloured Kia.

The driver of the Kia was taken to hospital and treated for serious, but not life-threatening, injuries.

A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving.

The police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious collision involving two vehicles on the A658 near Leathley in the Harrogate districtplaceholder image
The police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious collision involving two vehicles on the A658 near Leathley in the Harrogate district

He has since been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.

A spokesperson at North Yorkshire Police said: “We’re appealing for any witnesses to the collision, anyone who may have seen the white Ford Transit prior to the collision as it travelled towards Pool on the A658, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage, to contact us.”

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

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PS Neil Sisson.

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12260071580 when providing any details regarding the incident.

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