POLICE have released the identity of a man who died after a collision on the A591 in South Cumbria.

Police can confirm that the man who died following the A591 collision on Saturday has been identified as Ken Townson, 90, of Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire.

Mr Townson was a passenger in a Vauxhall Astra which collided with a Honda Jazz on the A591 at Ings.

He was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital where he died on Monday. The 56-year-old driver of the Astra remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

The 81-year-old driver of the Honda, a woman from Staveley, died at the scene.

In a statement released via police, Mr Townson’s family said: “"Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad you will be sadly missed. We will treasure every memory and you will remain in our hearts and thoughts always."

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Specially-trained officers are supporting the family at this time.

Anyone with information about the collision should contact police on 101 and ask to speak to Marc Holmes of the Mobile Support Group at Kendal. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.