AN INQUEST is due to be opened following the death of a man from Burnley.

David Hankinson died on August 7 at the age of 40 following a crash on the B5278, near Haverthwaite.

He was on a weekend break in the Lake District with his close family and friends at the time. David was a loving partner to Sionny Williams, devoted father to his two children, Kendal and Alfie, and close stepson to Jules.

The hearing will take place at Cockermouth Coroner's court on August 24 and overseen by coroner Dr Nicholas Shaw.

It is expected to be adjourned to January 11, 2022.