A woman has been killed after being hit by a car in a North Yorkshire village.
It happened on Carlton Road in Carlton Miniott, near Thirsk, at around 2pm yesterday (Wednesday).
A grey Kia Sportage car collided with the woman.
Carlton Miniott
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, including the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, the pedestrian, a 78-year-old woman from Thirsk, was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Her next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.
“The driver of the vehicle, an 80-year-old man, also from Thirsk, was uninjured. He was arrested at the scene and has since been released on police bail.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision, has any relevant CCTV or dash-cam footage, or who saw the grey Kia Sportage in the area of Carlton Road or Thirsk Railway Station, is asked to contact police.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Mark Patterson
- Email the Major Collision Investigation Team
- Quote reference number 12250125776