A motorcyclist has died following a collision on the A59 in North Yorkshire

The collision involved a blue Vauxhall Mokka car and a red Honda motorcycle

Author: Julie CastonPublished 9th Jul 2025

A motorcyclist has died following a collision also involving a car.

It happened on the A59 near the A1(M) junction this morning around 8am near Knaresborough.

It involved a blue Vauxhall Mokka car and a red Honda motorcycle.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, suffered fatal injuries. Police say his family are being supported by specially-trained officers.

The driver of the car was taken to hospital for treatment.

North Yorkshire Police said:

"We are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage taken in the area, to come forward as a matter of urgency.

"There was queuing traffic in the area at the time of the collision, including people travelling towards the Great Yorkshire Show, and officers would like to hear from anyone with information that could assist the investigation.

"If you can help, please contact North Yorkshire Police. Email [email protected], or call 101. Please quote reference 12250125412 when passing information."

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