Appeal following a serious collision on the A6108 Leyburn Road

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a serious collision that that occurred on the A6108 Leyburn Road, at the Bellerby junction.

It happened at 3.50pm on Wednesday 21 February 2024 when a silver Kia is believed to have pulled out of the junction onto Leyburn Road causing a white Ford Transit National Highways van to crash into a farmer’s fence.  

The driver of the Kia, who is described as in her 50s or 60s, initially stopped to speak to the driver of the van but left the scene before providing any of her details.

The driver of the van suffered a fractured shoulder and was taken to hospital for treatment and further checks. 

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone who has any dash-cam footage that may have captured something, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.

If you can help, please email [email protected] or call 101, select option 2, and ask for Ryan Edwards.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12240032198.