Driver killed in A168 lay-by crash with HGV named

A man who was killed after he crashed into the back of a lorry parked in a lay-by in North Yorkshire has been named by police.

Barry Daniel Kildin, 64, was pronounced dead at the scene after his Mercedes A-Class hit the HGV on the A168 between Dishforth and Thirsk on 7 December.

The lorry driver, a man aged in his 30s, was uninjured.

North Yorkshire Police said Mr Kildin had links to West Yorkshire, Thirsk and London.

Officers said the coroner had opened an investigation into his death.

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At least it sounds as though the poor bugger died quickly. Glad the driver’s ok.