Police investigating a serious road traffic collision on the A64 near York can confirm that the driver of the vehicle involved, a 30-year-old woman, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.

Officers, who are still conducting investigations at the scene of the collision, are appealing to any witnesses to get in touch as soon as possible.

Anyone who can help the investigation is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 2 – and ask for Traffic Sergeant Paul Cording or Traffic Constable Gemma Wood.

Please quote reference number NYP-17122012-0060 when passing information about this incident.