Driver of car transporter dies after crashing into bridge on the M62

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a driver died in a crash on the M62.

The collision occurred at about 2.30pm yesterday (Tuesday).

It happened on the westbound carriageway of the M62 between junction 33 (A162 Ferrybridge Services) and 34 (A19 Selby / Doncaster).

A dark coloured car transporter left the carriageway and collided with a bridge.

The driver of the transporter, a 31-year-old man, was sadly pronounced dead at scene.

No other vehicles are thought to be involved.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dash camera footage from the incident to get in touch with them– contact numbers below.

How to help the police

• Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Laura Cleary
• Email Laura Cleary here
• Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
• Quote reference number 12220181379