A FEMALE motorcyclist has died overtaking a tractor in North Yorkshire. Skipton

Police are appealing for a vital witness to come forward following a fatal road traffic accident in the Craven area.

The accident happened just after 1pm on Saturday, May 25 on the B6479 near Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

The black Suzuki motorcycle was ridden by a 42-year-old woman from the Bingley area of West Yorkshire.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police would like to speak to the rider of another black Suzuki motorcycle which overtook the tractor prior to the accident and did not stop at the scene.

Anyone who can help should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Ken Riley.