INQUESTS into the deaths of a man and woman killed in a horror crash more than two years ago will be held later this month.

Emergency services rushed to the A65 in Addingham on February 18, 2021.

Both Oliver Knott, 21, from Ilkley, and Maisie Ryan, 27, were pronounced dead at the scene.

At the time, police said Oliver died when his black Ford Fiesta was in collision with a lorry carrying livestock, which was travelling in the opposite direction.

The force added that Maisie, a doctor from Leeds, died after the lorry struck her grey Fiat 500 following the collision with the Ford Fiesta.

Police said the driver of the lorry was taken to hospital and was in a serious condition and urged witnesses and anyone with dash cam or phone footage of the incident to contact officers.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed to the Telegraph & Argus that there have been no charges in relation to the crash. 

There was a huge outpouring of grief following the tragic news of the fatal crash.

Oliver used to play for Thackley Juniors and the club released a touching tribute to him.

It said: "It is with great sadness that the club has learned of the tragic death of one of our former players, 21-year-old Oliver Knott.

"Oliver joined Thackley Juniors at under sevens and played through to under-18 level before leaving for university in Liverpool.

"Oliver was instrumental in the Storm team's only league win in 2014, and will be remembered as an intelligent, kind-hearted, funny character, that will be truly missed by everyone that knew and played with him.

"Our heartfelt sympathy goes to Oliver's family and friends."

Flowers and messages were left at Thackley AFC, including one from Oliver’s family.

It said: "Thank you to Thackley Juniors and everyone who has paid their respects to our wonderful son Oliver.
"We can't put into words how much it hurts, but seeing your messages and flowers really does help.”

Many tributes were also paid to Maisie, who was originally from Derby.

A JustGiving page set up in her memory raised thousands of pounds.

The page described her as a “beautiful, kind, caring and sensitive friend” and added: "Maisie spent her life caring for others and worked so hard to become the brilliant doctor she was."

She is understood to have worked at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds Teaching Hospitals as well as Airedale Hospital.

The inquest will be held on June 26 at Bradford Coroners’ Court.