An investigation has been launched after a man died in a crash.

The man died after the crash on the A686 near Alston at 4:35pm yesterday (July 30).

The crash involved one motorcyclist, police say.

The man, aged 55, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said they would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or arrived after to provide first aid.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 192 of July 30, 2022. 

You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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