POLICE have confirmed that a man has died following a crash involving a motorcyclist and a car on the A64 near Malton.

The incident happened shortly before 2.20pm yesterday, Wednesday, September 15, near High Hutton.

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A purple BMW motorcycle was travelling east-bound on the A64 when it collided with a white Ford EcoSport that had been travelling in the same direction.

Emergency services attended but sadly the motorcyclist, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A woman who was travelling pillion on the motorbike was taken to hospital.

Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is under way.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "The incident has also been referred to the IOPC as a matter of course, as a police training exercise was taking place in the area at the time.

"Anyone who witnessed the incident, saw any of the vehicles involved in the moments leading up to it, or has dashcam footage, is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police."

Dial 101 and select option 2, and ask for the Major Collision Investigation Team, or email MCIT@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk quoting reference NYP-15092021-0232.

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