A woman who died after a collision on the A66 last month has been named.
Tributes have been paid to Maureen Henley, 72, of Cockermouth, who was involved in the collision on the A66 at Marron Bridge, about a mile from the Bridgefoot roundabout, on Friday, December 22.
Mrs Henley died in hospital later that day.
Her family said: “Maureen was a beloved and devoted wife, sister, aunt, and great aunt to a list of relatives. The tragic loss of Maureen has left our family devastated.
“She met her husband, Colin – known as Adrian – in 1972 and they shared a long and happy marriage.
“Maureen was interested in music, playing the piano, and was very much into horse riding – a hobby not really shared with Adrian!
“Although, they did travel around on Adrian’s motorcycle enjoying the local sights at weekends. Earlier in life, Maureen passed her motorcycle test and had a Honda 50 before later buying a Lambretta.
“Maureen leaves behind her husband, brother, Mike, nephew Matt, and three great-nieces.”
Officers are continuing their investigation into the collision, which happened at around 6.45pm.
It involved a grey/green Suzuki Jimny and a black Volkswagen Golf.
In addition to anyone who saw the collision, or arrived at the location before the emergency services got there, officers would also like to hear from anyone who saw either of these vehicles, or vehicles similar to them, before the collision.
The driver of the Golf, a 19-year-old Cleator Moor man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on police bail.
One person remains in Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary while two other people with injuries have been discharged.
Police said they would like to hear from any witnesses who have yet to get in touch or those with dashcam footage of the incident.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit, or email at [email protected], quoting incident number 179 of 22 December 2023 or call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
