A 70-year-old man has died four days after his car plunged off a pier and into the water at a popular British seaside resort.
Emergency services were called to Vincent’s Pier in South Bay, North Yorkshire at 7:18 pm on May 8 after reports of the tragic crash.
North Yorkshire police said: “We are sad to report the death of a 70-year-old local man who was involved in a single-vehicle collision on Scarborough’s East Pier last Thursday (8 May 2025) at 7.18pm.
“He had been in a critical condition in hospital since being recovered from the sea in a rescue operation involving the coastguard, lifeboat, fire and rescue, ambulance and the police.
“The white Mini Cooper car he was driving left the pier, overturned, and became submerged in the water.
“He passed away on Monday (12 May 2025) evening in the presence of his family.
“He is not being named at this time.
