Woman seriously hurt in crash dies three weeks later

Valerie MacKinnon, 73, has died following the crash on the A87 between Balmacara and Kyle of Lochalsh.

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A woman who was left with serious injuries following a crash in the Highlands has died three weeks later.

The collision happened around 1pm on Sunday, August 22, when a Honda Jazz car and a Skoda Rapid car crashed on the A87 between Balmacara and Kyle of Lochalsh.

Valerie MacKinnon, 73, from Sleat in the Isle of Skye, who was a passenger in the Skoda Rapid, was seriously injured in the crash.

She was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where she died on Wednesday. Officers say her family has been informed.

Two others injured in the crash, the 58-year-old male driver of the Honda and his 55-year-old female passenger, were both released from hospital after treatment.

Sergeant Ewan Calder, Highland and Islands Road Policing, Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the family of Mrs MacKinnon at this time.

“Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries in relation to this collision and would appeal to anyone who has not yet spoken to police to get in touch.

“Information can be passed to officers via 101. Please quote reference number 1969 of Sunday, August 22, 2021, when calling.”

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