A 22-YEAR-OLD man was killed in a crash on a North Yorkshire road.

Simon Smith, of Helmsley, was driving a green Rover 214 along the A170 at Nawton, at 5.49am yesterday.

Police said Mr Smith, who had been travelling from Helmsley towards Kirkbymoorside, failed to negotiate a left hand bend and hit a wall.

No other vehicles were involved.

Witnesses are asked to phone traffic police on 01723 509662.

Updated: 10:50 Monday, March 22, 2004