A DRIVER died after his car left the road late on Sunday night.
The victim, who has not yet been identified by police, was at the wheel of a white Ford Escort, involved in an accident on the A61 between Melmerby and the A1 interchange at Baldersby, North Yorkshire.
A Ford Ka was also damaged after hitting debris left in the road from the earlier incident.
Police have thanked a number of people who stopped to help, although paramedics were unable help the Escort driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses who have not yet spoken to the police are asked to call them on (01423) 539474.
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