Motorcyclist dies in Kirkstone Pass crash

A two-vehicle collision, involving a van and a motorcycle, happened at Kirkstone Pass at 12.22pm today (Thursday).

The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his fifties, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who saw a motorcyclist travelling down the A592 towards Ambleside from Kirkstone Pass at around the time of the collision.

The bike was a BMW with distinctive metal carrying boxes on both sides.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 83 of 14 September 2023.

You can also phone 101 quoting the log number to contact Sergeant 1962 Vickers and PC 2553 Taylor.

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