A 19-year-old man has died following a serious collision near Pateley Bridge yesterday (Sunday).
It happened on the B6265 at Ripley Bank, between Glasshouses and Pateley Bridge, sometime between 1.44am and 3.10am.
The man, who police believe was walking from Pateley Bridge towards Glasshouses, was sadly found dead at the scene.
Police are now appealing for anyone who was driving in the area at the time to come forward and support their investigation.
A police spokesperson said:
“Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.
“If you have any dash-cam footage from the area or time frame, or if you live or work nearby and have CCTV or doorbell camera footage showing any vehicles passing through between 1.44am and 3.10am, please get in touch.
“Please email our Major Collision Investigation team at mcit@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 12250133851 if you have any information.”
The road was closed to allow emergency services to respond at the scene, but it has now reopened.

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