Driver dies in crash between car and lorry on A9

A 71-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene at the Causeymire Windfarm, by Mybster.

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A 71-year-old man has died following a crash involving a car and a lorry in the Highlands.

At around 3pm on Monday, October 16, emergency services were called to the A9 at the Causeymire Windfarm, by Mybster, to a two-vehicle collision between a silver Audi A6 and red Volvo FH lorry.

The driver of the Audi, a 71-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the crash.

Sergeant Douglas Scott, from Highland and Islands Road Policing, said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the man who died at this difficult time. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.

“To allow us to establish exactly what happened, I’m appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

“If you were in the area around this time and have dash-cam footage, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1456 of October 16, 2023.

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