A man has died after his car overturned at Norton last night (Wednesday).
Just after 7pm, a silver Skoda Octavia saloon car was heading north on Welham Hill at Norton when it left the road and overturned in a lay-by.
It happened just after the car passed the crossroads with Penhowe Lane and Low Lane.
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A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The driver, Peter Andrew Newton, aged 54, from Duggleby, Malton, sadly died at the scene despite the efforts of members of the public and the emergency services, including an air ambulance crew.”
Routes around the scene remained closed until 2.35am today (Thursday) while the police investigation was carried out and the vehicle was safely recovered.
Witnesses or anyone with information or dash-cam footage that could assist the investigation are asked to contact North Yorkshire Police – details below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and ask for the Force Control Room
- Quote reference number 12220019243