Woman killed in Flimby crash named
Last updated 09:12, Monday, 28 April 2008
A west Cumbrian woman killed in a crash on the A596 road at Flimby yesterday has been named.
- Photos: the scene and car
Jacqueline Glencross, 36, of Maryport, was travelling in a silver Vauxhall Astra which left the road and ploughed into a wall.
Also in the car was a 43-year-old man from the Salterbeck area of Workington. He sustained serious injuries.
He was initially taken to the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, but transferred to Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary. His condition was today described as serious but stable.
The accident happened at a sharp bend near the A596 junction with Rye Hill Road, at about 5.40am.
The car was travelling from Workington in the direction of Maryport. Police are still trying to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Ms Glencross was pronounced dead at the scene.
The coroner for north and west Cumbria has been informed and an inquest is expected to be opened early next week.
As a result of the accident, the busy main road was closed for almost five hours. Diversions were put in place until it reopened at 10.30am.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or may have seen the vehicle prior to the accident to come forward.
They are particularly keen to speak to a two occupants of a red vehicle, who may have assisted at the scene. Contact Sergeant Paul Brown at Penrith on 0845 3300247.
