A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a collision.

Cumbria Police is investigating the fatal road traffic collision which occurred today (August 3) on the A683 at Cautley, shortly before 11.30am.

The collision involved a single vehicle – a motorcycle.

The motorcyclist – a man in his 60s – was declared dead at the scene.

The man’s family have been informed.

A force spokesman said: “Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or the moments leading up to it.

“You can report online at https://orlo.uk/KZ6Ds quoting incident number 70 of August 3, 2022. You can also phone on 101.”

Police said the road is expected to reopen shortly.