Police investigating following fatal collision near Sellafield

The 60-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 22nd Mar 2024
Last updated 22nd Mar 2024

Police are continuing to appeal for information after a man died following a single-vehicle collision near Sellafield yesterday (March 21).

The man, 60, of Whitehaven, was pronounced dead at the scene.

He had been riding a Kawasaki motorcycle. The collision happened at about 5am.

The road leading from Blackbeck to Yottenfews was closed for about seven hours while a forensic scene examination was carried out.

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