John Robert Mitchell, the 70-year-old man from Catterick Garrison, has been named as the person who died last Wednesday after a crash near Colburn – east of Catterick Garrison.
He died while being airlifted to hospital after the crash with his family have issuing a picture of him and the following statement: “John Mitchell: much loved husband, brother, uncle and godfather, will be sadly missed.”
A force spokesperson said the crash happened at 12.50pm on Wednesday June 11 on the A6136 Catterick Road, near the junction with Colburn Lane.
Any witnesses to the crash are urged to contact North Yorkshire Police.
A spokesperson added: “This also includes motorists with relevant dashcam footage of the collision itself or the vehicles prior to the incident.
“If you can help, please email the Major Collision Investigation Team at MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101 and ask for the Major Collision Investigation Team.
“Please quote reference number 12250105213 when providing details.”
