Police identify motorcyclist killed in crash

Police officer and van at the scene of the incident Image source, Eden Police
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The road, near Penrith, was closed for several hours

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A motorcyclist who died in a crash with a car has been identified by police.

The collision happened on the A66 in Cumbria, near the turn-off for Mungrisdale next to Lisco Farm, at about 13:30 BST on 20 April.

Christopher Graveson, aged 28, from Kendal, died at the scene, Cumbria Police said.

A red Skoda and an orange Triumph motorcycle were involved in the collision, with the driver and the occupants of the car sustaining minor injuries.

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