Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man has died in a collision at Ravenstonedale.
The fatal collision happened on Townhead Lane, Ravenstonedale, near the junction to A683 at about 4.08pm yesterday (July 11).
The rider of a black Triumph Rocket motorcycle, Ronnie Monks, aged 72, from the Worsley area of Manchester, died at the scene.
Mr Monks family have been informed and are being supported by a specially trained officer.
Anyone with information is asked to call PC 353 Thompson on 101, or email SCIU@cumbria.police.uk quoting log 155 of the July 11.
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