A MAN suffered 'significant injuries' after his car hit a tree.

North Yorkshire Police said a man sustained serious injuries in a crash near West Lutton.

A spokesman said: "It happened on High Street at around 6.45pm to 7.30pm on Sunday, February 13, when a silver Ford Ranger pick-up travelling towards West Lutton, from the direction of Thorpe Basset Lane, left the road and collided with a tree.

"The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle suffered significant injuries. Officers are appealing to anyone, including motorists with dashcam footage, who either saw a silver Ford Ranger driving in the area prior to the collision, or who witnessed the incident, to come forward. If you were driving in the area at the time, please check your dashcam footage in case you have captured the vehicle on camera prior to the crash but may be unaware."

The stretch of road was closed for several hours while officers investigated the scene and to allow the vehicle to be recovered."

Anyone who can help North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for TC694 Joseph Schramm or email Joseph.schramm@northyorkshire.police.uk quoting 12220026066