[A]t around 5.50pm on Friday 29th December 2017 a road traffic collision occurred on the A66 at Crackenthorpe.
The collision involved a Nissan 370Z and a Mercedes HGV.
The driver of the Nissan, a 28-year-old man from the Scottish Borders, was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary but despite the best efforts of medical staff died from his injuries.
The driver of the HGV, a 34-year-old man, was unhurt.
A spokesman for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 17:39 crews from Penrith and Appleby attended a one vehicle collision on the A66 in Crackenthorpe.
“Crews used electronic cutting equipment to release the casualty and they were then placed into the care of Ambulance personnel. Firefighters were in attendance for approximately one hour 30 minutes.”
Dr Theo Weston said: “At 18.00 on Friday 29th Dec, two BEEP Fund Doctors from Penrith & Keswick responded, at the request of the Northwest Ambulance Service, to a serious RTC on the A66 near Crackenthorpe, Penrith.
The driver of the car involved suffered extremely serious injuries and was trapped in his vehicle for approximately 30 minutes before being extricated by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
He was immediately given intensive specialist medical treatment at the scene by the doctors and NWAS paramedics and also continuing this en-route to the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle.
“However, despite their best efforts he sadly passed away shortly after reaching hospital. Our thoughts & condolences are with his family at this very sad time.”
The road was closed for over 6 hours whilst forensic collision investigations were carried out. A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed.
Anybody who stopped at the scene, especially any vehicles that were travelling Westbound, towards Penrith, are asked to contact police.
Police are especially keen to speak to the driver of a grey VW Golf that stopped on the grass verge adjacent to the collision scene.
Anybody with any information or was at the scene prior to police arrival is asked to contact either PC 2367 Sam Baker or Sgt 1929 Martin Bainbridge by calling 101.
