A woman in her 70s has sadly died after being hit by a lorry

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 20th February 2025, at 13:10hrs

It happened at the entrance of an auction mart in North Yorkshire on Wednesday morning

An appeal has been launched by North Yorkshire Police after a woman in her 70s sadly died after being hit by a lorry in High Bentham.

In an appeal made today, North Yorkshire Police said:

“We are appealing for witnesses and relevant dashcam footage following a fatal collision at High Bentham.

It happened on Main Street – at the entrance to the auction mart – at around 10.15am yesterday (Wednesday 19 February 2025).

Despite the efforts of the emergency services, a 74-year-old local woman sadly died at the scene. Her family are being supported by the police while the investigation continues.

The driver of the red Scania heavy goods vehicle with a livestock trailer, a 48-year-old man from Ryedale, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. Following questioning in custody, he has been released under investigation.

The collision scene remained closed with local diversions in place until around 7pm.

If you witnessed the incident or have relevant dashcam footage of the woman or the red Scania HGV with a livestock trailer prior to the collision, please get in touch without delay.

It is believed the woman, and the HGV, were heading west down Mount Pleasant before the collision occurred at the entrance to the auction mart.

If you can help in any way, please email the Major Collision Investigation Team at MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and speak to the Force Control Room.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or make an online report.

Please quote reference number 12250030701 when providing details.”