Appeal for information after fatal collision in York

Police were called to a report of a serious collision involving a man on an electric bicycle and a female pedestrian around 3pm on Thursday (3 Feb) on the cycle path 268 at the back of Fifth Avenue and behind Ebor Industrial Estate in York.

The man was travelling in the direction of Osbaldwick on a black and yellow electric bicycle and the pedestrian was walking with two other women in the opposite direction.

The 24 year old woman sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.

The cyclist, a 30 year old man, received emergency medical treatment by paramedics from land and air ambulances at the scene but was sadly pronounced dead.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any other information which could assist the investigation should email: [email protected] or call 101, select option 2, and ask to speak to the Major Collision Investigation Team. 

Please quote reference number 12220019799 when providing details.