Police move floral tributes to young York road victim
Police have moved floral tributes to the young victim of a road traffic collision in York.
They said friends leaving the flowers next to the A64 were putting themselves in danger.
The tributes were left in memory of a 19-year-old man who died when he was in collision with vehicles on the A64 outer ring road on Saturday night (21 March).
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Floral tributes location
Officers have now relocated the memorial to the location on the map, on Murton Way under the A64 – it can be also found on what3words via apron.bucket.stored.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We, along with the family of the man who sadly died following a collision on the A64 on Saturday evening, are urging well-wishers to put their own safety, and that of other road users first when laying flowers at the scene.
“We have received reports from members of the public that people stopping on the roadside to leave flowers, cards and messages were placing themselves at risk of being struck by passing vehicles.
The new location under the A64 on Murton Way. Photograph: North Yorkshire Police
“Those who wish to pay their respects are now asked to use the designated area underneath the A64 at What3Words location: apron.bucket.stored, rather than stopping on the A64.
“Any flowers or tributes previously placed on the carriageway have also been moved to this location.”
Investigation continuing
The investigation into the collision is continuing. It happened between Grimston Bar and the Hopgrove Roundabout at about 9.40pm on Saturday.
The man, a pedestrian, suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Police closed the road for several hours while investigating what happened.
Another view of the flowers. Photograph: North Yorkshire Police
The spokesperson added: “As our investigation into the circumstances of the collision progresses, we continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward if they have not yet spoken to us.
“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen a man on foot near Grimston Bar or the A64 that night.”
How to help the police
Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for the Major Collision Investigation Team
