THE family of a man who died following a collision in Barrow have paid tribute to him saying they will 'miss him forever'.
In a statement released by Cumbria Police, his family said: “Our beloved Scott, partner of Aimee and precious son of Tracey and the late Geoff.
“Loving and devoted dad to James and Zak, brother of Danielle and uncle.
“We are all heartbroken.
“Rest in peace. We will miss you forever Scotty boy and Daddy.”
The collision involved two vehicles – a van and a car, driven by Mr Coates.
The driver of the van was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Police said they would like to thank all those witnesses who came forward following the collision and at the time.
Officers continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
Anyone with information can report online via www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it - quoting log 246 of August 20.
You can also call on 101.
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