17-year-old boy killed following serious collision on major road in Harrogate district
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The incident happened on Brimham Rocks Road at 6.50pm on Tuesday 12 September and involved a grey Peugeot 107 which collided with a wall.
Tragically, a 17-year-old boy, a passenger in the Pergeout died at the scene of the collision.
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Hide AdThe boy’s family has been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Three other occupants were left with minor injuries and the driver is helping the police with their enquiries.
The road was closed for several hours to allow investigation work to take place at the scene of the collision.
Police are now urging anyone who saw the collision, or the car involved prior to the collision, to get in touch.
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Hide AdIt’s believed that the car left the Fulford area of York at 11am on the same day and travelled to Brimham Rocks via Kirk Hammerton, Green Hammerton and Knaresborough.
Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has captured any dashcam footage of the vehicle prior to the collision.
Anyone who can assist the police with their investigation is asked to email [email protected] or call 101 and ask for Nicola Peters.
You should quote the North Yorkshire Police incident number 12230173187 when passing on any information.