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Investigation launched after Ford and Peugeot crash on A59
The crash involved a white Ford pickup truck and trailer, which was travelling towards Harrogate on the A59, and a white Peugeot 5008, travelling in the opposite direction at Beamsley Hill, at 10am on Thursday (April 16).
The driver of the truck left the scene on foot and was found by the police helicopter (NPAS), police said.
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A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A description was passed of a man wearing high visibility clothing.
“A short time later we located the driver with the help of the police helicopter.
“He is now helping officers with enquiries.”
Police said there were reported injuries after the crash.
They are now appealing for any witnesses of the incident, anyone who may have seen the Ford pickup truck prior to it, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage of the driver leaving the scene, to contact the force.
You can do this by emailing William.larmour@northyorkshire.police.uk or alternatively, calling 101 and asking for PC 883 Will Larmour.
Please quote reference 12260067771 when passing on information.
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