POLICE have named a motorcyclist killed in a collision with a car.

Daniel Gaddes, 23, from Scarborough, died following a crash with a white Toyota Yaris on Dunslow Road, Eastfield, Scarborough, at 7.22pm on Friday, August 21.

An inquest into his death opened and adjourned on Thursday.

Officers are still appealling for witnesses and information to assist the investigation.

Anyone who saw the distinctive motorcycle - a black Honda CB600 Hornet with a silver frame and blue piping - prior to the collision on the A64 as it travelled towards Scarborough from Malton.

Or as it entered Dunslow Road in the direction of Cayton as it approached the collision scene outside the Vantage Toyota garage. 

Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Martin Mulcaster or the Major Collision Investigation Team or email martin.mulcaster@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk