York: Malton Road collision

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a road traffic collision that occurred on Malton Road in York.

It happened at 8:30pm on Sunday 23 July 2023 and involved a purple Ford Fiesta which spun off the road before hitting a hedge.

Following the collision, a passenger was taken to hospital for their injuries but has since been discharged.

A man in his twenties was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and other road traffic offences and was released on police bail pending further investigation.

We are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone who recalls seeing the vehicle prior to the collision, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.

We are also keen to hear from the driver of a silver Ford vehicle who stopped to assist. This driver may hold vital witness evidence as to how the collision occurred.

If you can help, please email [email protected], or contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Dave Ellison or slect option 4 and speak to our Force Control Room.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230137219