Tributes paid to 'amazing' dad James Noble who died following tipper truck crash on A9 near Munlochy

Tributes have been paid to a “much-loved” young dad who died following a crash on the A9.

James Noble was involved in a collision between two trucks between North Kessock and Tore, south of the junction with the B9161 for Munlochy, around 1.50am on March 12.

The 30-year-old, also known as Jamie, had exited his Volvo tipper when it was involved in a crash with a Scania tipper.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The A9 was closed for around eight hours following the incident to allow for investigations to be carried out.

Jamie has been remembered as an “amazing” dad by his family.

In a statement shared by Police Scotland, his family said: “Jamie was a much-loved fiancé to Morven and an amazing dad to Daniel. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.

“Our family would appreciate privacy at this difficult time, while we come to terms with our loss.”

Sergeant Ewan Calder, from the Highland and Islands Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with Jamie’s family at this terrible time.

“Enquiries remain ongoing and we ask anyone who may have been travelling southbound in the area around the time of the incident and witnessed what took place, or has any dashcam footage, to please come forward.”

Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting incident 0184 of March 12, 2024.