A SCOOTER rider who was involved in a collision with a lorry in York has died in hospital, police said today.

The 59-year-old Wilberfoss man suffered a broken pelvis and neck injuries in the accident near the Hull Road junction with Melrosegate at 6am yesterday.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said the unnamed rider was taken to York Hospital but was transferred to Leeds General Infirmary, where he died late last night.

Any witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police witness line on 01904 669884.

Updated: 10:16 Tuesday, January 11, 2005