Family pay tribute following fatal A6 collision

Richard Reid lost his life.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 27th Oct 2026

The family of 77-year-old man who died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A6, between High Hesket and Low Hesket, on Friday 16 October have paid tribute to his life.

In tribute to Richard Reid, his family said:

“Richard was one of the best.

"A loving husband, brother and uncle, he will be sadly missed."

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