Man dies after car careers off North Yorkshire road and crashes down steep hill
A man has died after a bad crash in a rural area of North Yorkshire.
Police were called by a member of the public who reported the incident shortly before 10.20pm yesterday (Sunday).
It happened between Slipho and Harwood Dale.
The scene of the crash
A black 54 plate Range Rover had left Reasty Road which is also known as Reasty Hill.
It was located by 999 crews at the bottom of a steep embankment.
Sadly, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 38-year-old woman was also taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, seen the Range Rover driving in the area beforehand, or who may have dashcam footage, to get in touch.
Anyone with dashcam footage is asked to save it “for officers to review in due course”.
If you can help, contact police on the numbers below.
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How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Nicola Peters
- Email Nicola Peters here
- Quote reference number 12220163174