74-Year-Old Woman Killed by Livestock Truck in North Yorkshire

A 74-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a livestock truck outside the Bentham and District Farmers Auction Market in High Bentham, North Yorkshire, at around 10:15 AM on February 19. The driver, a 48-year-old man from Ryedale, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving but has since been released under investigation. Emergency services pronounced the woman dead at the scene, with police seeking witnesses and any dashcam footage from the vicinity. The crash scene was closed for investigations, causing local diversions until later that day. Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to contact the Major Collision Investigation Team. This tragic incident has raised concerns about safety at auction markets.