A man in his 20s has died following a serious crash in Carlisle.
Police received a report of a road traffic collision on Denton Street this morning at 3.48am.
The collision involved an Audi car and the local man. Emergency services attended, but the man died at the scene.
A road closure remains in place whilst police continue with their enquiries.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or the moments leading up to it is urged to contact police.
Officers are keen to hear from two cyclists who were in the area shortly before the collision and may be able to assist, or from anyone who saw the cyclists.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 28 of 23 September or call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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