Tragedy as York biker dies after multi-vehicle crash in Knaresborough

Samantha Teasdale
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Man in 30s dies after crash on A168 at the junction of Marton Lane
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A man in his 30s has died after a three-vehicle crash in North Yorkshire.

A motorcycle rider was involved in the collision while travelling on the A168 at the junction of Marton Lane in the Knaresborough / Boroughbridge area, near Harrogate Caravan Storage Monday, on November 25. It is believed that the incident, which happened around 5pm, involved a black Audi car and a grey Volvo car.

Sadly the black Suzuki motorcycle rider, from the York area, died at the scene despite the efforts of officers and the ambulance service. Now, a woman in her 70s has been interviewed under caution in connection with the collision.

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A North Yorkshire spokesman said: "We are working to establish the full circumstances of the incident and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage of any of the vehicles involved in the collision both in the moments before and of the collision itself.

"If you have any information or footage that could assist our investigation, please email mcit@northyorkshire.police.uk" Reference 12240215692 when passing on any information.

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