Police are renewing their appeal for witnesses following a road traffic collision which occurred on the A590 near Levens and Gilpin Bridge on Saturday 23rd April at approximately 11pm.

A Renault Clio has been involved in a collision with a pedestrian who was taken to Preston Hospital.

On the 27th April the pedestrian a 70-year-old man from the local area sadly died whilst still in hospital. Specially trained officers are in contact with the family and a fatal collision investigation has been commenced.

Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at 11pm on that night who may have seen a Renault Clio or anyone walking near the A590.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 267 of 23rd April 2022. You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.