Man who died after two-car crash on North Uist named

A man who died following a two-vehicle crash on North Uist in the Outer Hebrides has been named.

Emergency services were called to the collision along a stretch of the A867 near Lochmaddy just before 9pm on Wednesday, September 30.

The crash involved a black Mercedes A Class and a black Kia Ceed.

A 43-year-old man was transported to hospital in Glasgow, where he later died from his injuries.

Police have named him as Thomas Sharpe.

A 36-year-old man was taken to Benbecula Hospital.

Police say enquiries into the collision remain ongoing.

Sergeant Calum MacAulay said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Thomas at this very difficult time.

“Our enquiries are still continuing, and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash-cam footage to come forward. You may have captured something that could assist our investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 3342 of September 30.

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