Officers investigating fatal collision on A66

Police were called to a report of a two-vehicle collision on the A66 near Highgate Farm, Penrith at 6.17pm yesterday (22 October).

The collision involved an MG and a BMW.

The driver of the MG, a man in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the collision.

Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who has dashcam footage is asked to contact officers on 101, referring to incident 199 of 22 October or email SCIU@cumbria.police.uk