34-year-old man who died in Angus crash 'will be missed by many'

A man who died in a crash in Angus on Thursday has been named as 34-year-old Michael Cruickshank.

Emergency services were called to reports of a collision on the A94 between Glamis and Meigle just after 6pm on Thursday November 5.

The crash involved a dark-coloured Ford Focus and a white Audi A1.

The driver of the Ford, a 24-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Mr Cruickshank, from Alyth, the driver of the Audi, was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement, his family said: “Michael will be missed by many. We would like to thank everyone for the messages received so far and now need privacy while we come to terms with our loss.”

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Sergeant Michael Guild said: “Our thoughts remain with Michael’s family at what is a very difficult time for them.

“Our enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.

“Anyone who has not already spoken to officers and can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2728 of Thursday, November 5, 2026.”