Family pay tribute to man who died following a collision in Cumbria

Tom Scaife, 32, suffered fatal injuries in Temple Sowerby last Sunday

Author: Tom HailePublished 25th Feb 2025

The family of a man who died following a fatal road traffic collision in Cumbria have paid tribute to him.

Tom Scaife, who was 32 years old and from the Eden area, died following a collision in Temple Sowerby at around 12:23am last Sunday (23rd February).

In a statement, his family said:

“We are heartbroken at the sudden passing of our lovely Tom.

“Tom was a real character who had lots of friends. He had a passion for playing darts, which was his main hobby, and he played in a league at his local pub. Tom had a keen interest in fishing and ferreting. In previous years he enjoyed cricket, and he played for a cricket team in the village.

“Tom was a doting father, who would have done anything for his two beautiful children who he loved very much.

“Tom was adored by so many people in his life,

“Tom will be forever missed.”

Officers say the collision involved one vehicle and two people were arrested in connection with the incident. The man and a woman have been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Anyone with any information can email [email protected] quoting log number 8 of 23 February.

You can also call on 101.

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