Family pay tribute to ‘true and loyal family man’ from Morecambe who died in Cumbria collision

Hugh 'Shug' Mooney

The family of a Morecambe man who died following a collision in Cumbria last week have paid tribute to him.

The incident, involving a single vehicle, occurred on the A7 at Scotsdyke at around 4:10pm on Wednesday May 22.

Hugh Mooney known as Shug, aged 48 from Morecambe, died at the scene.

In tribute his family said “We are lost for words.

"To say our lives will never be the same really doesn't do our pain or loss justice.

“He was such a true and loyal family man, a brilliant friend to many, who would do anything to help anybody.

“We as a family, have lost the most beautiful soul, I as his wife have lost my soul mate. 

“Shug will always be missed and forever loved.”

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 182 of 22 May 2024. You can also phone on 101.

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

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