A pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash near York today (Sunday).
It happened at about 5.40am on the B1224 Wetherby Road on the bend before you enter the village of Rufforth.
A light brown VW Passat collided with a pedestrian who was pushing a shopping trolley.
Crash location
The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, suffered significant injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
The driver of the Passat, a man in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
He has since been released under investigation.
The B1224 was closed until 12.30pm to allow for collision investigation work to take place at the scene.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen this pedestrian in the hours leading up to the collision, or anyone who may have witnessed the collision which has not already spoken with us.”
They also want anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch.

How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101
- Email mike.rowan@northyorkshire.police.uk
- Or MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk
- Quote reference number 12250033201