Pedestrian, 78, dies after crash near Thirsk

The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 10th Jul 2025

Police in North Yorkshire have confirmed a pedestrian has died following a crash near Thirsk.

The force were called at around 2pm yesterday (9 July) to Carlton Road in Carlton Miniott following a report that a grey Kia Sportage car had collided with a pedestrian.

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.

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.

The force are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

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