Man from Carlisle named by police following a fatal collision

The incident happened south of Gretna on Saturday (2nd September)

Author: Tom HailePublished 4th Sep 2023

A man who died following a fatal road traffic collision on Saturday afternoon (2 Sept) south of Gretna has been named as Charles Birse, 62, of Carlisle.

Two people were arrested following the crash on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. One has since been released with no further action and another has been bailed whilst officers continue with their investigation.

Cumbria Police would like to reiterate an appeal for anyone with dashcam which may assist or who witnessed the collision and has yet to come forward to do so.

You can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 153 of 2 September 2023.

You can also phone on 101.

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

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