The family of a 64-year-old man who died following a road traffic collision on Kirkstone Pass on Monday evening (22 Sept) have released a tribute.
Neal Doggett, 64, who grew up in Windermere and lived in Edinburgh, was riding his bicycle at the time of the collision.
His family said: “Neal was a much-loved father to two beautiful daughters, a husband and a brother.
“Neal frequently came back to Windermere to visit family and riding up Kirkstone Pass was one of his joys. Although the circumstances of his death are tragic, his family know that he died in a place that was special to him.
“Neal's family would like to thank everyone who helped Neal at the time of his accident and to Cumbria Police for the ongoing support that they are receiving."
The collision involved a pedal cycle ridden by Neal and a red-coloured Ford Mustang being driven by a male in his sixties, who is assisting police with their enquiries. A file is being prepared for His Majesty’s Coroner and specialist officers are supporting Neal’s family.
Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the collision or who were travelling on Kirkstone Pass around 7pm and have dashcam.
Anyone with information can report via email to sciu@cumbria.police.uk referring to incident 228 of September 22nd. You can also report online via www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit or call 101.
Previous Press Release
Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Kirkstone Pass yesterday (Sept 22) at around 7pm.
The incident involved a cyclist and a car.
The cyclist, a man in his 60s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 228 of 22 September 2025.
You can also phone on 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.