A MAN has died after a motorcycle crash in North Yorkshire.

Graham Allison, 48, from the Guisborough area, was killed when the black Honda bike he was riding collided with a 4x4 Honda vehicle travelling in the opposite direction on the B1257 Helmsley to Stokesley road.

The accident, a mile outside Chopgate, happened on Sunday at about 3.20pm.

Mr Allison suffered fatal injuries in the crash, which caused the road to be closed for five hours while accident investigators examined the scene.

The occupants of the 4x4 were said to be shocked, but unhurt.

Anyone who witnessed the accident should call police on (0845)6060247.