Family 'devastated' by death of man, 82, in A66 crash

The family of an 82-year-old man who died following a collision on the A66 near Braithwaite say they have been left "devastated".

David Bennell, who lived in the village and was treasurer of Cumbria Mothers Union, was involved in a two vehicle collision on Friday 29 April, which police were called to at 4:40pm.

He was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle and was pronounced dead the next day.

Mr Bennell's daughter said he was "still extremely active".

Police are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the crash.