CUMBRIA Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred yesterday afternoon (April 20) at around 1.30pm.
The crash occurred on the A66 near the turn-off for Mungrisdale next to Lisco Farm and involved a red Skoda and an orange Triumph motorcycle.
A police spokesperson said: "The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 20s, died at the scene of the collision.
"The driver and occupants of the car sustained minor injuries.
"The road was reopened at around 9pm yesterday evening.
"We would like to thank everyone for their patience whilst the road closure was in place.
"Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting incident number 82 of April 20, 2024. You can also phone on 101."
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