Tragic Road Accident in Catterick Claims Life of 70-Year-Old Pensioner
A 70-year-old man has sadly died after being involved in a road accident in Catterick, North Yorkshire, on Wednesday afternoon. According to reports, the pensioner was travelling on a mobility scooter along the A6136 Catterick Road, near the junction with Colburn Lane, when a military truck collided with him at around 12:50pm.
The Northern Echo has learned that emergency services, including police and multiple ambulance vehicles, attended the scene, but despite their best efforts, the man succumbed to his injuries whilst being airlifted to hospital. The road was subsequently closed for several hours, with traffic restrictions in place until 7:10pm.
An investigation into the incident is currently underway by North Yorkshire Police, who have confirmed that the driver and passenger of the military truck, both men, are assisting with the inquiry. The force is now appealing for witnesses with dashcam footage or information to come forward. In a statement, North Yorkshire Police said: "If you witnessed the collision and have not yet made a report to the police, please come forward as soon as possible to assist our investigation. This also includes motorists with relevant dashcam footage of the collision itself or the vehicles prior to the incident."
The police are urging anyone with information to contact the Major Collision Investigation Team via email at [email protected] or by calling 101 and asking for the Major Collision Investigation Team. When providing details, please quote reference number 12250105213. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Ambulance Service previously said: "We received an emergency call at 12:38pm on Wednesday afternoon to report a collision on Colburn Lane, Colburn. A number of ambulance resources were dispatched to the scene."
The Northern Echo understands that the investigation is ongoing, and police are working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the accident. The community has been left shaken by the tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the deceased.
As the investigation continues, North Yorkshire Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the inquiry. The Northern Echo will provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available. The original report was first published by the Northern Echo and can be found at https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25234519.catterick-crash-pensioner-struck-military-truck-dies/.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety, and the Northern Echo will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary. Our thoughts are with the family of the 70-year-old man who tragically lost his life in this accident.
The article is based on reports from The Northern Echo, which can be found at https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25234519.catterick-crash-pensioner-struck-military-truck-dies/. The article was written by a journalist for The Northern Echo, who reported on the incident.
