Man has died following single vehicle collision on a North Yorkshire pier

The incident happened on Thursday 8th May

Author: Julie CastonPublished 14th May 2025

A 70-year-old man has died following a single vehicle collision on Scarborough’s East Pier.

It happened on Thursday 8th May around 7pm.

The local man had been in a critical condition in hospital since being recovered from the sea in a rescue operation involving the coastguard, lifeboat, fire and rescue, ambulance and the police.

The white Mini Cooper car he was driving left the pier, overturned, and became submerged in the water.

He passed away on Monday (12th May 2025) in the evening in the presence of his family.

He is not being named at this time.

North Yorkshire Police said:

"Witnesses who have not yet spoken to the police, or anyone with relevant video footage, are urged to email [email protected] and [email protected] quoting reference number 12250082218."

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