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Man dies after car leaves road and hits embankment

North Yorkshire Police A police car with blue sirens flashing at the scene of the crash. A red car can also be seen in the photo.North Yorkshire Police
The passenger in the car remains in a serious condition, police say

A 20-year-old man has died after the car he was driving left the road and crashed into an embankment.

Police were called to reports the Skoda Octavia had left the A59, Harrogate to York road, between Moor Monkton and Green Hammerton at about 22:30 GMT on Monday.

The driver, who has yet to be named, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His passenger, a 19-year-old woman, remains in a serious condition in hospital, a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said.

They added the man's family were being supported by specially trained officers.

The force has appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident or who had dashcam footage, to get in touch.

The road was closed throughout the evening and reopened just after 11:00 GMT.

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