The family of a woman who died following a collision on the A66 last week have paid tribute to a “beautiful, caring and confident person”.
Lauren McFarland, 30, died following the collision east of Keswick on the A66 at Burns Farm at around 8.50am on Thursday, January 11.
Her family said: “Lauren was the beloved daughter of David and Paula and granddaughter of Cynthia, Billy and Helen. She will be sadly missed by many uncles, aunties, cousins, nieces, friends and colleagues.
“Lauren touched the hearts of everyone she met with her happy and outgoing personality.
“She was a beautiful, caring and confident person who loved the outdoors and adventure.
“She had a new job she loved and had just returned from her dream adventure to the Himalayas and Everest Base Camp.”
She was living in Keswick and her family added: “She had recently moved into a new flat in a place she loved.
“She was, at last, in a happy place and was looking forward to a full and exciting future.
“Prematurely taken away from us, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.”
The collision involved a Fiat Punto, driven by Lauren, and an ambulance.
The paramedics travelling in the ambulance were not seriously injured. The ambulance had no patients on board and was not on blue lights at the time of the collision.
