Man dies after Mini Cooper veers off road in serious crash

By Abbey Maclure
Published 2nd Mar 2020, 16:03 BST
Updated 2nd Mar 2020, 16:05 BST
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash in North Yorkshire claimed the life of a 22-year-old man.

It happened on Sunday at about 9.15pm near Sherburn-in-Elmet.

A red Mini Cooper travelling along Fenton Lane towards Church Fenton left the road and came to rest in a field.

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The driver and only occupant of the car, a 22-year-old man the Tadcaster area, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Leeds General Infirmary.

Fenton Lane, near Sherburn in Elmet (Photo: Google)Fenton Lane, near Sherburn in Elmet (Photo: Google)
Fenton Lane, near Sherburn in Elmet (Photo: Google)

He sadly died in hospital.

Anyone who saw the Mini travelling along Fenton Lane, or saw the vehicle leave the road, including any dash-cam footage, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Traffic Constable Michael Rowan or email [email protected].

Quote incident number 12200036516 when calling.