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Man dies and woman seriously hurt after being struck by a car near Drax village

The A645 near Drax village. Photograph © Google Street View
Sun 8 Jan, 2023 @ 3.58 pm News YorkMix

A man has died and a woman is in hospital with serious injuries after they were struck by a car near Drax village, near Selby.

The man and woman were struck by the vehicle on the A645 at around 5.45pm yesterday (Saturday).

Before the collision, they were seen on the verge alongside the road.

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They had been in the Huntsman pub and Drax Social Club around one hour prior to the incident.

Emergency services went to the scene and sadly the man, who was in his 40s, was pronounced dead.

The woman, who is in her 30s, was taken to hospital, where she remains today. Her injuries are serious but not believed to be life-threatening.

A driver, a man in his 70s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. 

A number of witnesses have already come forward but police are urging anyone with information or footage that could help the investigation to ensure a copy is saved and to get in touch.

The police are also keen to hear from anyone who saw a Nissan X-Trail in the area at the time of the incident, or may have seen the man and woman near the road prior to the crash.

If you can help, you can contact the 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 PC 165 Nicola Peters
  • Email PC Peters here
  • Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
  • Quote reference number 1223003934

Sun 8 Jan, 2023

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