On Thursday 3rd April at around 7:20pm two vehicles collided causing the passing of an 83 year old man.
It happened on the B6165 west of Ripley, near to Mill House, at around 7.20pm on Thursday (3 April 2025).
It involved a small white Audi SUV driven by an 83-year-old man, and a dark blue Ford Fiesta driven by a 34-year-old man.
Both men, who are from the Harrogate area, were taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.
The collision scene remained closed with diversions in place until around 9.30pm.
Sadly, the driver of the Audi died in hospital.
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward and for any relevant dashcam footage to be handed in as it may assist the police's investigation.
If you witnessed the incident or have relevant dashcam footage of either vehicle at around the time of the incident, please get in touch without delay.
If you can help in any way, please email the Major Collision Investigation Team at MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for the Major Collision Investigation Team.
Please quote reference number 12250059028 when providing details.

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