Police are currently at the scene of a fatal collision between a car and heavy good vehicle in a lay-by on the north-bound carriageway of A168 between Thirsk and Dishforth.
It happened at around 10.30am today and involved a dark blue Mercedes A-class car which collided with the rear of a green and white HGV which was parked in the lay-by near the Asenby turn-off.
The driver of the Mercedes, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin are still being traced by officers.
The lorry driver, a man aged in his 30s, was uninjured.
Both lanes of the north-bound carriageway of the A168 remain closed at this time while police investigate the collision scene and to allow the vehicles to be recovered.
Local diversions have been put in place and motorists heading north towards Teesside on the A19 are asked to listen to traffic and travel bulletins for the latest updates about the road closure.
Witnesses to the collision or anyone who recalls seeing the dark blue Mercedes A-class car prior to the incident, are urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Chris Garbutt or Graham Waller. Or email Chris.Garbutt@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Please quote reference NYP-07122014-0181 when providing information about this incident.
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