Arrest after motorcyclist dies in crash with car

A man has been arrested after a motorcyclist died in a crash with a car near Selby.

A red Audi saloon collided with a black motorbike on the A63 Selby bypass, near Barlby, at about 07:00 GMT, North Yorkshire Police said.

The motorcycle rider, a local man in his early 60s, died at the scene and his family are being supported by police.

The Audi driver, a 31-year-old man from York, was arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in custody for questioning.

Diversions remain in place around the scene, and police appealed for anyone who saw or who has footage of the incident to get in touch.

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