Man killed in crash near Ripon - police appeal for witnesses

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It happened on Kirby Road at around 3am on Sunday, July 26 and involved a white Ford Transit van travelling southbound towards Ripon.

Sadly, the 26 year-old male driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

In particular, officers 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 prior to the incident.

Anyone with information n is asked to email the Major Collision Investigation team on [email protected] or call 101, ask for North Yorkshire Police and pass information to the Force Control Room.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12200127634.

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