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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Alasdair Ferguson

Man dies following two-car crash in Highlands as police appeal for witnesses

A MAN has died following a two-car crash in the Highlands as police appeal for information.

Emergency services were called to a collision, which involved an Audi Q5 and a Vauxhall Astra, on the A938 at Achnahannet at around 8.35pm on Tuesday.

Police said the driver of the Audi, a 52-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers confirmed a 35-year-old man driving the Vauxhall Astra and his three passengers were not injured.

Police are now appealing for information about the crash.

Sergeant Ewan Calder, from Highlands and Islands roads policing, said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died and our inquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

“I am appealing for anyone who saw the crash or anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us.”

The road was closed for investigations following the crash and reopened at about 4am on Wednesday.

Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2934 of March 25.

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