Man, 55, arrested after A590 collision leaves pedestrian seriously injured

Emergency services were called at around 11pm last night (April 15) to a report of a road traffic accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on the A590 between Haverthwaite and Backbarrow. A 55-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention. He has since been released under investigation while police enquiries continue.

The pedestrian, a man, suffered serious injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening. A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: " Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.



police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 262 of 15 April 2025. You can also phone on 101.

"Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.".