A woman has died a week after a crash in a North Yorkshire village.

Police confirmed a woman in her 70s died after two cars collided on the A170 at Middleton, Ryedale, on June 27.

It involved a Volkswagen Polo and a purple Volkswagen Caddy. The passenger of the Caddy died in hospital three days later.

Police are investigating the collision and are keen to hear from any witnesses who have yet to come forward.

They are also appealing for anyone with dashcam footage showing either vehicle in the moments leading up to the crash.

The Northern Echo: Middleton, North Yorkshire, where the crash took place. Picture: GOOGLEMiddleton, North Yorkshire, where the crash took place. Picture: GOOGLE

A statement from North Yorkshire Police added: “Anyone with information should email Detective Constable Emma Drummond in the Major Collision Investigation Team at emma.drummond@northyorkshire.police.uk. 

“You can also contact her by phone by calling 101, selecting option 2 and asking for Emma Drummond.

“Please quote reference 12220111005 when sharing information.”

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