POLICE investigating the death of a walker in a road accident have appealed for witnesses.

Alan Cooke, 62, from Brandon, County Durham, was knocked down by a Vauxhall Vectra on the A6108, at Jervaulx, near Middleham, North Yorkshire, on Saturday afternoon.

Police believe Mr Cooke was returning from a walk in the countryside when the accident happened.

They want to speak to anyone who saw Mr Cooke before the accident.

He was wearing a green baseball cap, a khaki gilet over a black hooded coat, khaki trousers and green and black hiking boots.

Witnesses are asked to call (01423) 539326.