Appeal following fatal collision in Cockermouth

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.