POLICE investigating the death of a walker in a road accident have appealed for witnesses.
Alan Cooke, 62, from Brandon, County Durham, was knocked down by a Vauxhall Vectra on the A6108, at Jervaulx, near Middleham, North Yorkshire, on Saturday afternoon.
Police believe Mr Cooke was returning from a walk in the countryside when the accident happened.
They want to speak to anyone who saw Mr Cooke before the accident.
He was wearing a green baseball cap, a khaki gilet over a black hooded coat, khaki trousers and green and black hiking boots.
Witnesses are asked to call (01423) 539326.
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