Motorbike driver, 82, killed after horror crash with SUV as cops launch appeal for dashcam footage
AN 82-year-old motorbike driver has died after a horror crash with a SUV.
Cops and emergency services scrambled to the scene after a blue VW Tiguan SUV and a blue Honda motorcycle collided in Malton, North Yorkshire, around 11.42am on Tuesday.
Sadly, the elderly man who was riding the motorcycle died at the scene.
The man's family have been informed and they are receiving specialist support from police officers.
The driver of the Tiguan, a man aged in his 60s, is assisting officers with the investigation.
North Yorkshire Police confirmed he was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.
Diversions have been in place so the emergency services could work safety at the scene and to allow for both vehicles to be recovered as part of the collision investigation.
The road reopened just after 9pm after the highways team cleared debris from the carriageway.
Cops are urging people to come forward if they witnessed or have dashcam footage of the collision itself.
Police also want to hear from anyone who saw either the blue Tiguan or the blue Honda motorcycle prior to the incident.
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