A “VITAL” witness is being sought after police arrested a man on suspicion of dangerous driving.
North Yorkshire Police said a gold-coloured BMW on the A171 heading towards Whitby performed an overtaking manoeuver, causing an oncoming vehicle to swerve and take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision.
It happened at 6.35am today.
Officers are trying to identify the driver of the vehicle which had to take evasive action.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and remains in custody at this time, North Yorkshire Police added.
Phone 101 with information. Quote reference number 12180029672.
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