Serious collision near Snainton A170 closed

Update 12:25pm 4 December

We’re sad to confirm that a 33-year-old man from Scarborough was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident which happened on the A170 between Ebberston and Snainton.

His next of kin have been informed.

Officers are asking for anyone who witnessed the collision, which involved a grey Peugeot, or saw the vehicle prior to the collision heading from Pickering towards Ebberston, or have dashcam footage to please get in touch.

Please email [email protected] or [email protected] call 101 and ask to speak to TC Huw Walkey or TS Leanne Anderson.

Please quote reference number 12230229689 when passing on information.

11.30pm: The road reopened at around 10.30pm on 3 December. 

3.15pm 3 December

The A170 between Thornton-le-Dale and Brompton-by-Sawdon is currently closed due to a serious collision near Snainton.

The collision was reported at around 2.30pm and all three emergency services are at the scene.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and take alternative routes.

The road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Incident 255 of 3 December.