A cyclist has died following a collision with a car near Easingwold.
The 60-year-old man died at the scene following the collision involving a blue Volvo XC60 on Alne Road at around 5pm on Friday, October 16.
North Yorkshire Police said the collision happened as both the cyclist and car were travelling away from Easingwold, shortly before Alne Road crosses the A19 Easingwold Bypass.
The driver of the Volvo, a 39-year-old man, was arrested in connection with the investigation.
He has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
The cyclist’s family have been informed of his death and are receiving support.
Officers from North Yorkshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to help establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.
They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage showing either the cyclist or the Volvo before the collision.
Anyone with information is asked to email SCIU@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The police reference number is 12260203818.
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