A MAN has died after a crash on the A19, south of Easingwold.

The collision involved a black BMW estate, which came off the road and went into a ditch.

Police said the driver of the BMW, a 62-year-old man from the Castleford area, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed in both directions at the Forest Lane junction, near Alne, but has since reopened.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw the BMW 5 series prior to the collision is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police. Dial 101, press option 2 and ask for TC Martin Mulcaster, or email MCIT@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Please quote reference number NYP-29062015-0208 when passing on information about this incident.