Man arrested after fatal crash in North Yorkshire

A man has been arrested after a fatal crash involving a cyclist and a Volvo XC60 in North Yorkshire.

A man has died after a crash with a Volvo XC60 in Alne Road, near Easingwold <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>

(Image: Supplied)

A MAN has been arrested after a fatal crash in North Yorkshire.

The incident involved a blue Volvo XC60 and a cyclist in Alne Road near Easingwold at around 5pm on Friday (October 16).

The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, died at the scene.

The driver of the Volvo, a 39-year-old man, was arrested in connection with the investigation, North Yorkshire Police said.

A force spokesperson said: “He has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

“The collision occurred as both parties were travelling away from Easingwold, just prior to where Alne Road crosses the A19 Easingwold Bypass.

“We are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone with relevant dashcam footage of the area during this time.

“This includes of the collision itself as well as both parties prior to the incident.”

To contact police, please email SCIU@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or make an online report.

Please quote reference number 12260203818 when providing details.