A 22-YEAR-OLD woman has died following a crash on the A65 near Settle, in North Yorkshire.

The incident, involving a blue Subaru Impreza, happened shortly after 8.40pm on Saturday, January 13.

North Yorkshire Police said: "The car was travelling from Long Preston towards Settle when it left the road.

"Sadly, the front seat passenger, a 22-year-old woman from Norfolk, was killed in the collision.

"The driver, a 27-year-old man from the Skipton area, was taken to hospital with minor injuries. He is assisting officers with their enquiries.

"Witnesses to the collision or anyone who possibly noticed the blue Subaru Impreza prior to the incident, are urged to contact the police as soon as possible."

  • Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Hamish Halloway or Gemma Brett. Or email Hamish.halloway@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk and Gemma.Brett@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
  • Please quote reference number 12180007257 when passing on any information.