Collision at Netherby near Harrogate - witnesses and information sought

UPDATE - 3.35pm - 1 June 2022 -

Sadly the 92-year-old woman who was a passenger has passed away in hospital. Her family have been informed, our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. 

We are continuing to appeal for information following this collision.

Original appeal - Monday 30 May 2022

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision that occurred at just after 8pm on Saturday evening (28 May 2022) in the village of Netherby.

The collision occurred at the crossroads of Spring Road, Moor Lane and Wharf Gate in Netherby.

It involved a navy-coloured Jeep Cherokee which was travelling down Moor Lane towards Spring Lane and a Blue Volkswagen T-Cross which was travelling east to west on Spring Lane.

Sadly, a 92-year-old woman passenger, sustained severe injuries and currently remains in hospital in a critical condition. The driver of one of the vehicles was also injured.

Police are asking for witnesses to the collision and any members of the public who sighted either vehicle prior to the collision to come forward. Anyone with dash camera footage that was in the area at the time of the incident is asked to review their footage and pass this to police to assist the investigation.

If you can help, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for, 917, Jon Moss, of the Major Collision Investigation Team. Alternatively, you can contact him via email on: [email protected]

Please quote reference:12220091836.