An 18-year-old man has died following a collision near Wigton
Police were called out near to Hesket Newmarket over the weekend
Last updated 12th Aug 2025
An 18-year-old man has died following a collision near Hesket Newmarket.
Police were called out on Saturday evening just after 7pm on the 9th August to a one vehicle collision on the C2049.
The collision involved a red Vauxhall Astra.
The passenger, an 18-year-old man from Carlisle, died at the scene.
A driver, also an 18-year-old man from Carlisle, was airlifted to hospital. His condition is described as serious but stable.
Cumbria Police said:
"Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information which man help officers are asked to contact police.
"You can report online via www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting log number 188 of 9 August 2025. You can also call 101.
"Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."