Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage to come forward following a fatal car crash.

The crash took place on the A6 north of Shap on April 3, at the Edge Brow junction and involved a grey Peugeot 2008 and two motorcycles.

A spokesperson from Cumbria Police said: "One of the motorcyclists – a man in his 50s from the Lancashire area – died at the scene.

"The second motorcyclist – also in his 50s and from the Lancashire area – was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
"He remains in hospital this morning, in a stable condition. 

"Officers investigating the collision are urging anyone who saw what occurred – or the moments leading up to it – to get in touch."

They would particularly like to hear from anyone who has dash cam footage which may assist them with their investigation.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting incident number 118 of 3 April 2022.

You can also phone on 101.

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