THE victim of a fatal road accident just before Christmas has been named.

Jack Pickering, 22, who lived in Pickering, died on Thursday, December 22, following a crash involving a involving a black Volkswagen Passat on the A169 near Eden Camp, Old Malton.

Flowers and other tributes have been left at the side of the road by family and friends. One said: “A truly lovely lad, you will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.”

A funeral service will take place at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon, on Tuesday, January 10 at 11.30am. A bench will also be presented in Jack's memory.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the collision, or anyone who recalls seeing the vehicle prior to the incident, to come forward as soon as possible. This includes any motorists who came across the collision scene after it occurred, but did not stay to speak with the police.

Anyone with information which could assist the investigation is asked to email the Major Collision Investigation Team MCIT@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk and quote reference 12160230096.