An elderly man sustained serious injuries after being struck by a van in Scarborough on Wednesday morning, prompting a police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:25 AM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the junction of Westbourne Park and Seamer Road, outside the Jehovah’s Witness Church. The collision involved a silver Volkswagen Transporter van and a male pedestrian, aged in his 80s.
According to North Yorkshire Police, the van was travelling along Seamer Road in the direction of Falsgrave Road prior to the collision. Authorities noted that traffic in the area was busy at the time of the incident.
Police are appealing to the public for assistance. A spokesperson stated,
"We are appealing for witnesses and information, including dashcam footage, following a serious collision." They urged anyone who observed the van or the pedestrian before the collision, witnessed the collision itself and has not yet spoken to the police, or possesses dashcam footage of the pedestrian, the van, or the collision, to come forward."
The injured man was transported to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the van is expected to be interviewed by police as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to email mcit@northyorkshire.police.uk, quoting reference 12250100283.
Jason Manford Reschedules Scarborough Appearance
Yorkshire Coast Celebrates Iconic Dish on National Fish and Chip Day
Piers Morgan in Bridlington for Business Day Event
ASB Incidents Rise on North Yorkshire Coast Despite 60% Fall in One Town Centre Location
Yorkshire Coast Misses Out on Government Transport Funding
Driffield Infant School Gets Concrete Safety Barrier
Scarborough Cavaliers Rotary Community Fair Returns to Westborough This August
New Houshold Appliance Fund for Yorkshire Coast Fishing & Maritime Community
Tour of Britain Women Starts from Dalby Forest
Mechanical Swings and Carousel at ‘Jumping Jimmies’ in Whitby Approved
Scarborough Athletic Board Update Fans on Ground Situation
Aldi Plan for Eastfield
Comments
Add a comment