Family 'devastated' after 'lovely' student, 19, dies in car crash

The family of Alan Cameron have paid tribute after he died in a car crash on Sunday.

Family ‘devastated’ after ‘lovely’ student, 19, killed in A83 crash near Clachan Police Scotland

A teenager who died in a car crash on the A83 has been remembered as a “lovely son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin”.

Alan Cameron died after the black Renault Clio he was driving crashed between Ardgenavan and Clachan around 9pm on Sunday evening.

The 19-year-old from Inveraray was studying and working as an apprentice agricultural engineer.

On Wednesday, his family released a statement and said they are “devastated” at the news of his death.

The family’s statement said: “We are all absolutely devastated by Alan’s death. He was a lovely son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin.

“Alan was studying and working as an apprentice agricultural engineer. His passion was agriculture and he had a keen interest in farming.

“Ourselves, family, friends and colleagues respectfully request our privacy at this very difficult time.”

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Sergeant Brian Simpson, Dumbarton Road Policing, said: “Our thoughts are with Alan’s family and friends at this very distressing time.

“Enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing and we would again appeal to any witnesses, who have not already come forward, to get in touch with police.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the area around the time who may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting incident 3618 of April 30 2023.”

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