Pedestrian killed in pick-up truck crash named

Google Maps image of the B6412 leading into Temple Sowerby. A sign on the right states the name of village as well as a 30mph speed limit. A farm building stands on the right, as does a light-coloured saloon car which is parked half on the pavement. The sky is blue with a line of fluffy white clouds and tall trees in the distance are covered in leaves. To the left, behind the road sign, a large group of sheep can be seen in a grassy field.Google

Thomas Scaife was struck on the B6412 in Cumbria shortly after midnight on Sunday

A pedestrian who died in a crash involving a pick-up truck has been named by police.

Thomas Scaife was struck on the B6412 in Temple Sowerby near Penrith, Cumbria, at about 00:20 GMT on Sunday.

The 32-year-old from the Eden area died at the scene, officers said.

A man and a woman arrested in connection with the incident have been released from custody under investigation, pending further enquiries.

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