A MAN who died in an accident on the A170 on Friday has been named.

Keith Fishburn, 62, who was from Yarm, died following the two-vehicle crash at 7am near Helmsley.

A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: "Mr Fishburn leaves behind a loving and devoted family who are being supported by specially-trained police officers.

"Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or saw the vehicles in the moments before it happened, or has any dashcam footage that could help the investigation, to get in touch.

The accident involved a Citroen Berlingo and a Toyota Hi-Lux. Mr Fishburn, who was the driver of the Citroen, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The spokesman added: "Please phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for Emma Drummond. You can also email emma.drummond@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

"Please quote reference NYP-22022019-0062 when sharing information."