The A66 was closed in both directions yesterday following two serious collisions.
The first incident happened near the Mungrisdale turn-off next to Lisco Farm between Threlkeld and Penruddock.
It was reported at 1.30pm.
A man in his 20s has died following the collision, which involved a red Skoda and an orange Triumph motorcycle.
The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 20s, died at the scene of the collision.
The driver and occupants of the car sustained minor injuries.
The road was reopened at around 9pm yesterday evening.
A second collision was reported at around 6.20pm and the road was closed between the Rheged roundabout and Penruddock and the road was closed while emergency services attended.
