January 11th 2025.
Tragedy struck this morning as PC Rosie Prior, a devoted police officer, lost her life while assisting motorists involved in a previous crash on the A19 at Bagby in North Yorkshire. She had pulled over to the side of the road to lend a helping hand to those involved in a collision between a black Ford Focus and a silver Audi. As she stood on the roadside with the driver and passenger of the Audi, a heavy goods vehicle suddenly collided with them, resulting in the death of PC Prior and the Audi driver, Ryan Welford. The passenger, a teenage boy, was rushed to the hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
The driver of the HGV, a 65-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released under investigation. The loss of PC Prior has left a deep void in the hearts of her family, who described her as a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. Similarly, the Welford family is grieving the loss of Ryan, who was a hardworking and loving father, husband, son, and brother.
PC Prior had joined the North Yorkshire Police force as a student officer in May 2022, and her dedication to her duty was evident in her actions on the day of the incident. North Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Tim Forber expressed his profound sadness at the tragic loss of PC Prior while she was selflessly helping at the scene of the collision. He also extended his condolences to the Welford family, emphasizing the need to respect their privacy during this difficult time.
The A19 at Bagby was closed for several hours as authorities worked to clear the debris and investigate the incident. It was reopened around 7:20 pm on Saturday after the two cars and the HGV were recovered and the road declared safe for use. The Major Collision Investigation Team is urging witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage of the two collisions to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The entire North Yorkshire Police force is deeply affected by the loss of PC Prior, and Chief Constable Forber has paid tribute to her bravery and selflessness in the face of danger. He has also provided support to her colleagues in the response team and throughout the force during this difficult time. Let us all take a moment to remember and honor the life and service of PC Rosie Prior and extend our thoughts and prayers to her loved ones.
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