The police received a report at 8.10am today (20 September 2012) that at the Kettlesing junction on the A59, a silver Peugeot travelling towards Harrogate had left road and hit a telegraph pole before coming to rest on its side.
Ambulance attended the scene, where a 25-year-old male driver of the Peugeot had suffered minor injuries.
Initially indications are that the driver was taking evasive action to avoid another vehicle.
Anyone who can help the police with their enquiries is asked to contact on 101.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference number 12120156630.