POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a motorist crashed into a car and drove off.

The collision happened at about 2pm yesterday (March 16) on the A6 at Shenstone, just south of Kendal.

One vehicle suffered damage to the driver's side car wing mirror and front panelling.

The other car, which failed to stop, was said to be grey.

Anyone with information is asked to call non-emergency 101 and ask for PC Tomlinson or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.