Family pay tribute to man who died on A66
Ryan Hindson, 25, from Warcop, died at the scene of the collision.
Last updated 14th Apr 2022
The family of a man who died following a collision on A66 on Saturday 9th April have paid tribute to his life.
Ryan Hindson, 25, from Warcop, died at the scene of the collision.
In tribute, his family said:
“Ryan was a larger than life character who made a big impression wherever he went, he loved nothing more than winding his family up and having great banter with everyone. He has left a massive hole in his family and the community.
“Ryan lived in Appleby up to being a teenager before moving to Warcop. He attended both the towns Primary & Grammar school and played football for the Appleby youth teams. It was in his last year at school when he discovered his love for the outdoors by going beating up at Flakebridge wood.
“Ryan then went on to attend Newton Rigg college to study agriculture whilst doing an apprenticeship at Longriggs Farm at Breaks Hall. He also worked for Tyla Tree Services, Schug farm and had a brief spell building with his dad before returning to farming his true passion. He was currently working at Metcalfe farm at Kirkby Thore who he thought very highly of especially little Jack - his sidekick.
“Ryan had a short spell playing rugby at Upper Eden Rugby Club but unfortunately his love for beating, hunting & farming meant he could not commit fully.
“Ryans true passion in life though was his dogs Stella & Tyson who he loved nothing more than to take up on the fell and go hunting with, he was at is happiest with them and his partner Ellie who he had spent the last six years with.”
Police were called to the collision on Saturday at 3:18pm following a report of a collision involving a car and a lorry on the A66, near Warcop.
Officers are continuing their appeal for information. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 142 of 9 April 2022. You can also phone 101 or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit via SCIU@cumbria.police.uk.