Man dies in collision near Workington

Police were called to reports of a one-vehicle collision early on Easter Sunday

Cumbria Police Roads Unit marked car general view
Author: Alex HulsePublished 21st Apr 2025
Last updated 21st Apr 2025

An investigation's on after a man died as he car crashed in Cumbria.

Police were called to the Stainburn bypass, near Workington, just after midnight in the early hours of Easter Sunday 20 April.

The collision involved a red Volkswagen Golf.

A man in the car, aged in his forties, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Stainburn bypass has been closed as enquiries took place.

Witnesses to the collision are being asked to get in touch with Cumbria Police.

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