Woman dies after two car crash on main Ryedale road

A woman has died after being involved in a two-car crash in North Yorkshire.

A Volkswagen Polo and a purple Volkswagen Caddy collided on the A170 at Middleton on Monday, 27 June.

Sadly, the passenger of the Caddy – a woman in her 70s – died in hospital three days later.

Police are investigating the collision and are keen to hear from any witnesses who have yet to come forward.

They are also appealing for anyone with dashcam footage showing either vehicle in the moments leading up to the crash.

Anyone with information can contact North Yorkshire Police on the numbers below.

How to help the police

• Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Detective Constable Emma Drummond
• Email Detective Constable Drummond here
• Quote reference number 12220111005