Cyclist dies in crash at seaside resort
A cyclist has died after a collision with a car in Filey.
The incident happened shortly before 9.50am today (Friday). It involved a cyclist and a white parked car and happened at the junction of Scarborough Road and Ravine Hill.
The cyclist, a local man in his late sixties, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The road was closed for several hours while emergency services worked at the scene. The road fully re-opened at 3.30pm.
Anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to officers is asked to contact police.
In particular, anyone who saw the cyclist prior to the collision from the roundabout near Filey Country Park in the direction of Filey Town Centre, is asked to get in touch.
The cyclist was wearing a navy blue jacket, blue jeans, a blue cycling helmet and was riding a black bike.
Officers believe there were no other vehicles involved in the collision.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and ask for the force control room
- Email Mark Patterson here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number NYP-03092021-0111