Man dies after tragic bicycle crash near Pateley Bridge

A 41-year-old man has died after crashing into Dibble’s Bridge and falling into the stream below.
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Police stock pix.Picture Richard Ponter 134127f

The fatal collision occurred at approximately 8.30am on Sunday, August 2 as the male rode his pedal bike from Pateley Bridge towards Grassington.

The rider then collided with the bridge on the B6265, throwing him over the bridge into the stream below.

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The Roads Policing Group is now appealing for witnesses of the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Traffic Constable Martin Mulcaster, or email [email protected] or [email protected].