The family of a man who died following a collision on the A66 near Keswick have paid tribute to him.
Pete Faulkner, 45, of Cockermouth, was involved in the two-vehicle collision near Thornthwaite on Saturday, June 6.
Police were called to the incident, which involved a Ford and a Dacia, at around 1.20am.
Mr Faulkner was driving the Dacia and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The male driver of the second vehicle, was taken to hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening or life-changing.
Mr Faulkner’s family said: “Pete was a loving and devoted partner to Hannah and dad to Finn, a much-loved son of Roger and Janet and brother to Katherine and Tim.
“A fell runner extraordinaire who came alive on the mountains, moving across ridges, high ground and scree slopes coping with any challenge with grit and determination – especially when there was cake or ice cream at the end.
“He was a supportive friend and colleague to so many people. His practical mind was legendary, whether recreating running shoes from scratch or shortening a Land Rover so it could climb seemingly impossible steep banks offroad.
“He approached every challenge with creativity, tenacity and a great sense of humour. He was the kind of person who made the world feel bigger, wider and kinder simply by being in it.
“He will be missed by many and remembered with fondness, gratitude and love by all who knew him.”
Police are continuing to investigate the collision and are appealing for any witnesses – or anyone who saw anything relevant – to contact them on 101, referring to incident 23 of June 6.
