A MOTORCYCLIST has died after colliding with a car.

North Yorkshire Police said the man, aged in his 50s, was traveling west on Kirkby Lane on a white and silver BMW from Sicklinghall towards Netherby at 5.30pm yesterday, and a black Volkswagen Polo was going in the opposite direction when they crashed.

The man, from Ripon, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone who saw either of the vehicles before the crash should contact Traffic Constable Mark Mullens on 101 or email Mark.mullins@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Quote reference number 12160175076 when passing on information.