Man taken to Scarborough Hospital after accident in Eastfield

Police were called to Manham Hill at around 1am to reports of a collision involving a red Ford Transit van.

A 37-year-old man suffered minor injuries and was taken to Scarborough Hospital for treatment before being discharged.

A stretch of the road was closed for around half an hour while officers investigated the scene and to allow the vehicle to be recovered.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who saw the van before it happened to get in touch.

In particular, they are appealing for information from anyone who is able to identify the driver of the vehicle at the time of the collision.

If you can help, contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for Ben Stanyon. You can also email [email protected], quoting reference number 12200125545.

Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.