Driver dies after car hits tree near Harrogate North Yorkshire

A fatal single-vehicle collision occurred near Harrogate on Pot Bank close to Beckwithshaw at around 10pm on October 24, 2025, involving a blue Citroen C2. The car left the road and struck a tree, resulting in the death of the sole driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene. North Yorkshire Police closed the road until 5am the following morning to conduct collision investigations and recover the vehicle. Authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward to assist with the investigation. The police have requested that any information be reported by email or phone, quoting the reference number 12250201505. The driver's age and gender have not been disclosed by the police.