Man killed and passenger seriously injured in crash near York

A 20-year-old man was killed after the car he was driving left the road and crashed into an embankment last night (Monday).

His passenger, a woman aged 19, suffered serious injuries.

Police are now asking anyone who saw the incident, between York and Harrogate, to get in contact.

A member of the public called police at 10.35pm last night (Monday) to report a car that had left the A59 between Moor Monkton and Green Hammerton.

They discovered a Skoda Octavia in the embankment at the side of the road.

Road ambulances and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance went to the incident.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Sadly, the 20-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

“His family have been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers.

“The passenger in the vehicle, a 19-year-old woman, remains in a serious condition in hospital.”

The road was closed until around 11.10am today (Tuesday) to allow for collision investigation work and recovery to take place.

Officers are asking anyone who can help their enquiries to get in touch – numbers below.