Tragedy Strikes Catterick Garrison: Man Dies in Mobility Scooter Crash
A 70-year-old man has tragically died after being involved in a collision between his mobility scooter and a military truck near Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 11, at approximately 12:50pm on the A6136 Catterick Road, near the junction with Colburn Lane, reports The Gazette Herald.
According to The Gazette Herald, North Yorkshire Police confirmed that the man, who has not been named, was on the mobility scooter and was local to the area. The force spokesperson stated: "Sadly, the 70-year-old man died while being airlifted to hospital. His family have been informed and we are supporting them." The police are urging anyone with information about the crash to come forward and assist with their investigation.
The military truck involved in the crash had two male occupants, who are both assisting with the police enquiries, The Gazette Herald reported. The road was closed following the incident to allow emergency services to work on the scene and examine the vehicles. It reopened at 7:10pm, allowing traffic to flow freely once again.
In a bid to piece together the events leading up to the crash, North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The force spokesperson said: "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." Anyone with information can email the Major Collision Investigation Team at [email protected] or call 101 and ask for the Major Collision Investigation Team, quoting reference number 12250105213.
The police investigation is ongoing, and The Gazette Herald will provide updates as more information becomes available. The community is coming together to support the family of the deceased, and the police are urging anyone with information to assist with the investigation.
As the investigation continues, The Gazette Herald sources confirm that the police are working tirelessly to establish the cause of the crash. The police spokesperson added: "The driver and passenger in the military truck, both men, are assisting our enquiries." The Gazette Herald will continue to provide updates on this tragic incident as more information becomes available.
In a statement, The Gazette Herald reported that the police are committed to supporting the family of the deceased and ensuring that the investigation is thorough and comprehensive. The community is in shock following this tragic incident, and The Gazette Herald will continue to provide updates as the investigation unfolds.
