Family Pays Tribute To Richard Reid After Fatal A6 Collision
The family of a 77-year-old man who died following a collision on the A6 in Cumbria has paid tribute to him, describing him as a loving husband, brother and uncle.
Richard Reid lost his life following a two-vehicle collision between High Hesket and Low Hesket on Friday, October 16. His family released a short statement remembering him and expressing their sadness at his death. Their tribute reflected the loss felt by those closest to him following the fatal incident.
In their statement, the family said Richard was “one of the best” and described him as a loving husband, brother and uncle who would be sadly missed. The words conveyed the affection in which he was held by his relatives and the lasting impact his death has had on the family.
The collision happened on the A6, a major route through Cumbria that connects communities across the county and provides an important link for local and longer-distance journeys. The incident involved two vehicles and prompted a response from emergency services, with police subsequently launching an investigation into the circumstances.
Cumbria Police confirmed that officers were called to the collision at 12.42pm on October 16. The crash involved an Audi and a Hyundai travelling on the stretch of road between Low Hesket and High Hesket. The driver of the Hyundai, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman in her 70s who was a passenger in the Hyundai sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. At the time of the police update, she remained in hospital receiving treatment. No further details about her condition have been confirmed in the available information.
The circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation. Officers are working to establish what happened before the two vehicles collided and are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or travelled along the road around the time it occurred.
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone who saw either vehicle shortly before the crash. Information from people travelling along the A6 that afternoon could help investigators reconstruct the events and establish the sequence of movements leading up to the collision.
Drivers who were in the area at the time are also being asked to check any dashcam footage that may have captured the vehicles or the surrounding road conditions. Even footage that does not show the collision itself could provide useful evidence to help officers understand what happened.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cumbria Police on 101, quoting incident number 89 of October 16. Information can also be sent by email to SCIU@cumbria.police.uk for the attention of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have not released further details about the cause of the collision. Officers continue to assess available evidence and gather information from potential witnesses as they work to establish the full circumstances surrounding Richard Reid’s death.
The family’s tribute places the focus on the man behind the police investigation, remembering him through his relationships with those closest to him. Their statement acknowledged the deep sense of loss following his death and the sadness of losing a loved family member in such circumstances.
As enquiries continue, police are encouraging anyone who may have information relevant to the collision to make contact. Witness accounts and dashcam recordings could assist investigators in piecing together the events on the A6 and determining how the fatal crash occurred.
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