John Baxter crashed at Bank End, on the road from Duddon Bridge and Ulpha, just after 17:00 BST on Saturday.
Passers-by gave the 70-year-old, from Ulpha, first aid until the air ambulance arrived but he was declared dead at the scene.
Cumbria Police said officers were continuing their investigation into the crash and offering support to Mr Baxter's family.
A man who died following a crash in Cumbria has been named by police.