Police are investigating a road traffic collision involving a car and pedestrian that occurred on Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth. The collision occurred at 9:09pm yesterday (March 14). The pedestrian a woman in her 70s sadly died at the scene. The driver of the car a man in his 30s is assisting police with their investigation. The road was closed for a number of hours whilst a forensic collision investigation was carried out. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 226 of 14 March 2026. You can also phone on 101. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Appeal following fatal collision in Cockermouth
Authorities are looking into a fatal road accident that took place on Lamplugh Road in Cockermouth at 9:09 PM on March 14. A woman in her 70s was struck by a car and unfortunately died at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
Reported for Cockermouth based on a statement from Cumbria Police.
Source: Cumbria Police — read the original article →
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