A van driver suffered a fractured shoulder when he crashed into a farmer's fence after a car reportedly pulled out of a junction in front of him.

Officers have appealed for information following the collision on the  A6108 Leyburn Road, at the Bellerby junction.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "It happened at 3.50pm on Wednesday, February 21, when a silver Kia is believed to have pulled out of the junction onto Leyburn Road causing a white Ford Transit National Highways van to crash into a farmer’s fence.


The Northern Echo: Scene of crash A6108 Leyburn Road, at the Bellerby junction

"The driver of the Kia, who is described as in her 50s or 60s, initially stopped to speak to the driver of the van but left the scene before providing any of her details.


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"The driver of the van suffered a fractured shoulder and was taken to hospital for treatment and further checks.The Northern Echo: Scene of crash A6108 Leyburn Road, at the Bellerby junction

"Officers are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone who has any dash-cam footage that may have captured something, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation."

If you can help, please email ryan.edwards@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option 2, and ask for Ryan Edwards.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12240032198.The Northern Echo: Scene of crash A6108 Leyburn Road, at the Bellerby junction