A man has died after being hit by a car near Harrogate, police have confirmed.
North Yorkshire Police were called to the A61 Ripon Road on Monday (November 6) around 5.50pm. It followed reports of a man being hit by a car between the junction with Knox Mill Lane.
The pedestrian, a man in his 90s, was rushed to hospital in a serious condition, but sadly later died. He had got off the bus when he was hit by a Ford Fiesta. The road was closed for several hours to allow for investigation work to take place.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “The man who was seriously injured following a collision on the A61 Ripon Road on Monday 06 November 2023 has very sadly died. His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
