This is an update following an earlier appeal about a serious collision involving two men on motorcycles which happened on Mook Street, near Westow, at around 10.35am on Sunday 2 August 2026.
Both were airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
Sadly, North Yorkshire Police can now confirm that one of the riders has sadly passed away after a short period in hospice care.
The second rider remains in hospital with serious injuries.
Officers urge anyone who may have seen either a yellow Yamaha motorcycle or a white Honda motorcycle in the area around this time and has not yet spoken to police, to make contact with them on the details below.
- Email: Ruby Rutter on ruby.rutter@northyorkshire.police.uk
- Live chat: Available via our website, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.
Please quote reference 12260148423 when passing on information.


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