Arrest after motorcyclist, 65, dies in crash

A woman has been arrested after a motorcyclist died following a crash with a car near Skipton.

A red Honda motorcycle and a green Land Rover Defender collided on the A629 Keighley Road at Low Bradley at about 12:30 BST on Monday, North Yorkshire Police said.

The 65-year-old man who was riding the motorcycle died at the scene. His family are being supported, police said.

A 43-year-old woman who was driving the Defender was arrested and later released under investigation while inquiries continue.

The crash happened as both vehicles were travelling south from Skipton towards Keighley.

The road remained closed until 20:40 BST on Monday.

Police appealed for witnesses or anyone with footage to get in touch.

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