Motorcyclist dies following a crash in Cumbria
Police are investigating the incident near to Workington Golf Club
Police are investigating a fatal collision between a motorbike and a car in Cumbria.
It happened at around 4.15pm at the junction of Branthwaite Road and the A596 near Workington Golf Club yesterday (30th January).
Emergency services attended but the motorcyclist, a 60-year-old man from West Cumbria, died at the scene.
The driver of the Volvo was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.
The road was reopened shortly after 3am this morning (31st January).
Police are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or the moments leading up to it and has yet to come forward.
Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage which could help officers investigating the collision.
You can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 183 of 30 January 2025. You can also phone on 101.