Tribute to veteran killed in Easter Sunday crash

Andrew Caine's last day with his family was spent celebrating his sister's wedding

A man who died in a crash on Easter Sunday had served in Iraq and was "the kindest" father and son, his family said.

Andrew Caine, 48, from Workington, was a passenger in a red Volkswagen Golf which crashed shortly after midnight on the A66 Stainburn bypass, near Workington.

In a tribute, his family said they were "heartbroken beyond words".

The 43-year-old driver of the vehicle was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while over the prescribed limit of drugs and alcohol.

He has since been released by police under investigation.

His injuries were not serious, Cumbria Police added.

'Unrepairable void'

Mr Caine's family said he was the "kindest father, son, stepson, brother, uncle, cousin and brother in-law".

He had deployed with the King's Own Royal Border Regiment to Iraq in 2004 and was "so proud to have served".

"His passing leaves an unrepairable void in all our lives," the family said.

"None of us can comprehend that we will never see his smile or hear his laugh again.

"As a family we take great comfort that Andrew's last day with us was one surrounded by his family and friends full of love and laughter celebrating his sister's wedding."

Cumbria Police is asking for witnesses to come forward.