The family of a man who died in a collision on the A595 have paid tribute to a popular lad who had the whole world at his feet.
He has been named as Cain Pears, 20, of Ellerbeck Lane, Workington.
His family said they were devastated by his sudden and tragic death.
In a statement, his family said: “Cain was such a popular lad and had the whole world at his feet and was carving out a wonderful future ahead of him.
“The world is a darker place without his smile and infectious laugh.
“Cain was a talented footballer and training to be quantity surveyor and loving it.
“He loved his friends, his girlfriend, and his family so dearly and we him.
“There are no words to describe the void he leaves behind as he truly touched so many lives for the good, sleep easy son xxx”
Cain’s family said they would like to give their sincere and heartfelt thanks and sympathies and compassion to emergency responders police paramedics and anyone who witnessed the scene.
Workington Reds have also paid tribute to Cain, who spent three seasons with the development squad between 2021 and 2024.
He scored 16 goals in 60 appearances for the football side. The club sent condolences to his family.
Police are investigating the incident, which happened today, Monday May 26, at around 3.20am on the A595 between Whitehaven to Workington.
The collision involved a red Ford Fiesta and Cain, a pedestrian.
Cain was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with any information, including dashcam footage which could help the investigation is asked to contact police.
Report online via www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting log number 31 of 26 May 2025 or call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
