A PEDESTRIAN was killed in a collision with a car on the A64 in North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Police said the collision happened at about 6.15pm yesterday on the westbound carriageway near Sherburn in Ryedale.
It involved a 26-year-old local man, who is believed to have walked to the A64 from Scagglethorpe, and a blue Ford Focus car, the force added.
A police spokesman commented: "The man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. We are not yet in a position to release his identity."
The stretch of road remained closed to traffic until 10.45pm while the police carried out a detailed collision investigation.
Police inquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.
Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward as soon as possible, including anyone who possibly recalls seeing either the man or the blue Ford Focus prior to the collision.
Phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask Hamish Halloway or Emma Drummond.
Quote reference number 12170212968.
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