A man who died in a single vehicle collision on the A595 this morning (26 May) has been named as Cain Pears.
The family of Cain, forever 20, of Ellerbeck Lane Workington are devested by his so sudden and tragic passing.
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 would like to express sincere and heartfelt thanks and sympathies and compassion to emergency responders police paramedics and anyone who witnessed the scene.
Officers continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
The collision took place at around 3:20am on the A595 between Whitehaven to Workington and involved a red Ford Fiesta.
Anyone with information can report online via www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it - quoting log 31 of 26 May.
You can also call on 101.