POLICE are trying to trace key witnesses to a collision in which an elderly man was killed when he was hit by a car as he walked through his home village.

Edward Roy Sarbutts, known locally to many people as Sid, died when the black BMW 1-Series car collided with him as he walked through his home village of Great Ayton.

Mr Sarbutts, 80, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on Levenside.

Police say extensive enquiries into the incident have revealed there were two vehicles travelling in front of the BMW prior to the collision, which happened at 6.10pm on Monday, November 7.

Police say the drivers of these vehicles will almost certainly have seen Mr Sarbutts to their right. Officers are urging the driver of these vehicles to get in touch.

The driver of the BMW, a 21-year-old man, remains on police bail while enquiries continue.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has any information is asked to contact police on 101 and ask for TS Hamish Halloway or email; MCIT@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Please quote reference number 12160202405 when passing on any information.