Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road collision near Wigginton in York.
The collision occurred at around 8.30pm, on Sunday 13 November on Corban Lane, Wigginton, York, which is a link road between the B1363 and the A19 at Shipton.
The crash involved only one vehicle, a black Vauxhall Vectra car, being driven from Wigginton towards the A19.
The vehicle left the road to the nearside while negotiating a left-hand bend, hitting a large tree and then rebounding into the road.
The driver and sole occupant of the car, a local man in his forties sustained serious injuries and after being freed from the vehicle by Fire and Rescue officers. He was taken by land ambulance to York District Hospital.
The road was closed for approximately four hours while police carried out a full investigation of the scene.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the Vectra prior to the collision. Anyone with information should contact TC Zoe Billings, at Road Policing Group at Tadcaster, on 0845 60 60 247, quoting reference

Boardman bike

York police are appealing for information after an expensive mountain bike was stolen from Dringhouses.
The £1000 white carbon frame Chris Boardman limited edition road bike, was stolen from a secure garage on Teachers Close sometime between 7 November and 9 November 2011.
The bike is one of only 500 ever produced and officers have released an image, in an effort to locate it and return it to its rightful owner.
There are some fairly distinctive features on the bike, including, fluorescent yellow handlebars, Shimano pedals, and black tyres with white edging.
PC Nicola Manning, of York police, said: “Clearly, the victim is keen to have his expensive bike returned to him as soon as possible.
“I am appealing to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area at the time of the incident to get in touch with the police or Crimestoppers.
“I would also appeal to anyone who has seen this distinctive bike around, or has been offered it for sale to come forward.”
Anyone who can help the police with their enquiries is urged to contact PC Nicola Manning of York police on 0845 60 60 24 7, quoting reference number 12110189893.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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