The family of a man who died following a collision on the A66 near Keswick have paid tribute to his life.
Thomas Hurst, 84, known as Norman, was from the Silloth area.
Mr Hurst was the driver of a red Citroen Picasso which was involved in the collision on the A66, near Thornthwaite.
Police were called at 9.05am on Friday, March 1 following a report of a two-vehicle collision which also involved a white Vauxhall Combo van.
A passenger in the Picasso, a woman in her 50s, and the driver of the van, a man in his 30s, were taken to Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary with serious injuries.
The woman has now been discharged from hospital.
In tribute, Norman’s family said: “The sudden and unexpected loss of Norman has come as such a shock, as he was an integral part of our lives.
“Norman was a joiner and worked for Lakeland Stone Craft for many years before retiring. He was a hard worker and took pride in building a life for his family.
“He enjoyed many trips to Tenerife, which are memories we will treasure as a family. Norman lived life to the fullest.
“He was a fiercely loyal man, who would do anything for those closest to him. His unique sense of humour will not be forgotten. Norman will be greatly missed.”
Anyone with any information, who witnessed the collision, or saw the vehicles before the incident, are asked to contact police.
They should contact Detective Sergeant Deb Story or Detective Constable Vanessa Busby on 101 – or email SCIU@cumbria.police.uk quoting log 63 of 1 March 2024.
