Nonagenarian Seriously Hurt in North Yorks Car Smash
A man in his 90s is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in North Yorkshire on Monday evening. The shocking crash happened around 5:50pm on the A61 near the junction with Knox Mill Lane, between Ripley and Killinghall.
Pedestrian Hit After Leaving Bus
The elderly pedestrian was stepping off a bus when a northbound Ford Fiesta struck him. The Fiesta was heading towards Killinghall at the time.
The victim remains in a serious condition in hospital. Meanwhile, the Fiesta driver is fully cooperating with North Yorkshire Police, who have launched a major investigation into the collision.
Road Closure and Police Appeal
The A61 was closed for several hours to aid enquiries, reopening just before 2am on Tuesday morning.
Police are now urgently asking for witnesses. If you saw the crash, the vehicle, or the pedestrian beforehand — or have dashcam footage — get in touch.
- Call: North Yorkshire Police on 101
- Email: Major Collision Investigation Unit
- Reference: Quote incident number 12230211344 with any info
