Police appealing for two taxi drivers to come forward to assist the investigation into Micklegate death

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for further information to determine the events which lead up to the death of 21-year-old Robert Stephenson in the early hours of 26 March 2016.
Robert Stephenson

Mr Stephenson, from the Pickering area, died following a collision with a Ford Mondeo taxi on Micklegate in York at 2.30am on Sat 26 March 2016.

Police have analysed CCTV footage and are keen to identify two taxis which are seen in the area.

The first taxi they would like to identify is believed to be a silver Toyota Avensis which was travelling down Micklegate on its way into York City Centre. The silver vehicle is seen to stop next to Robert just prior to the collision, pause and then drive off into town.

The second taxi they would like to identify is a black Mercedes S-Class which was travelling up Micklegate out of York, directly behind the vehicle which collided with Robert.

Police are appealing for the drivers of these vehicles or anyone who could assist with the investigation to contact them on 101 and quote reference 12160052322.

Witness appeal after serious collision on Skeldergate Bridge, York

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision on Skeldergate Bridge in York.

Collision

The collision occurred at about 12.25am in the early hours of Sunday 11 October, when a black Toyota Auris, believed to be heading from Tower Street towards Skeldergate Bridge, collided with a female pedestrian on the bridge.

The pedestrian received serious injuries, and remains in a stable condition in hospital. The driver of the car was uninjured.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Traffic Constable 17 John Kendall, or email john.kendall@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. Please quote reference number 12150180032.

Appeal for witnesses to serious collision on Jewbury, near Monkbar in York

Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed a serious collision involving multiple vehicles on St Maurice’s Road, Jewbury near the Monkbar Hotel in York to contact them.

North Yorkshire Police

The collision occurred at around 9.15pm on Thursday 1 October and involved a blue Toyota MR2, a white Toyota Hiace campervan and a blue Taishan moped.

Police and Ambulance were both in attendance.

The rider of the moped, a 49 year-old woman from York sustained serious injuries and was taken to Leeds General Infirmary, where she remains in a serious condition. No further injuries were reported.

The driver of the MR2, a 27-year-old man from York was arrested at the scene. He has been released on bail, pending further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and select option 2 and ask to speak to PC Dave Seavers. Alternatively you can email Dave.Seavers@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Please quote ref 12150173899.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.