Police have confirmed that the 57-year-old man from York who was seriously injured in a road traffic collision on the A19 near Shipton-by-Beningbrough on Tuesday 7 August 2012,has sadly in died in hospital.
The identity of the man has not been released.
The incident involved a silver Rover 45 which was travelling towards York and a black Vauxhall Meriva heading towards Easingwold.
The 57-year-old man from York, who was driving the Rover, suffered serious injuries and was taken by air ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary.
The occupants of the Vauxhall, a man, woman and two children, were taken to York District Hospital with minor injuries.
Officers are still appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.
Anyone who can assist officers with the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 2 – and ask for Traffic Constable Ian McKenzie.
Alternatively information can be emailed to ian.mckenzie@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk