Tributes paid to US student who died after being struck by car near Aviemore alongside pet dogs

Tributes have been paid to a student from the United States who died alongside her pet dogs after being struck by a car near Aviemore.

Emilie Anne Parker from Colorado died at the scene after being struck by a grey Peugeot 207 near the Granish junction on the B9152 around 9.45pm on Friday, October 11.

The 30-year-old had moved to Scotland in July to pursue a Masters degree in Social Work at the University of Dundee.

She died alongside her two dogs, Roo and Carver, who were walking with her at the time of the incident.

Emilie Anne Parker had recently moved to Scotland Police Scotland

The driver of the car, a 20-year-old man, was not injured.

Her family has released the following statement: “We are so devastated by the tragic loss of Emilie and her beloved dogs, Roo and Carver.

“Emilie moved with her dogs to Dundee from Colorado, USA, in July of this year, to pursue her Masters in Social Work at the University of Dundee, with which she dreamed to help serve the underserved communities of the world.

“Emilie was a smart, beautiful, courageous 30-year-old woman, who was taken from us far too soon. She was a passionate adventurer who loved the outdoors.

“You could find her with her pups, biking, hiking, rafting, skiing, dog sledding or crafting whenever she wasn’t working or studying.

“She was an amazing sister, daughter, granddaughter, niece, dog mom, and friend to so many who are going miss her so deeply.

“The world lost an amazing person, and her loss is felt by so many who loved her.

“Rest in peace Emilie and we will meet again in another life.”

Sergeant Calum MacAulay said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of Emilie.

“They have asked for privacy at what is a very difficult time.

“Our enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances and anyone who can assist and has not already spoken to officers should call us on 101, quoting incident number 3786 of Friday, October 11, 2024.”