Man killed in early morning pick-up truck crash near airport named

A man who was killed in a crash involving a pick-up truck near an airport in Shetland has been named.

Police confirmed 25-year-old Fraser Smith from Boddam was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A970 road near Sandwick at around 1am on Friday, April 12.

The crash, involving a Toyota Hilux, closed the major road near Sumburgh Airport for around 15 hours as officers carried out enquiries.

Police issued an appeal for information as enquiries are ongoing into the crash.

Sergeant Chris Donaldson from the Highland and Islands Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with Fraser’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“Our enquiries are ongoing, and I ask anyone who witnessed the crash, or has dash-cam footage to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0155 of April 12, 2024.

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