Tadcaster fatal colision: Police appeal for witnesses
Police officers investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A64 near Tadcaster are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Tadcaster
The crash occurred just after 7pm last night on the eastbound carriageway at Bilbrough..
The collision involved a BMW car and a woman pedestrian, who suffered fatal injuries. She was taken to York District Hospital where she was sadly pronounced dead.
We are not yet in a position to release any further details about the deceased woman.
The woman driving the BMW was not injured in the collision.
The A64 was closed for approximately six hours following the incident.
Traffic Sergeant Yvonne Taylor, of the Force’s Roads Policing Group, said: “If you were travelling on the A64 around the time of the collision and saw either the woman who was a pedestrian or the BMW, I ask that you come forward and contact the police straight away.”
Anyone who can help with this investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Martin Smith. Alternatively, information can be emailed to martin.smith@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. Please quote reference number 12130196304.