Update and identity confirmed following fatal road crash near Alness
Police Scotland can now confirm the identity of the 16-year-old male who died following a road traffic collision on the B9176, known locally as Struie Road, Fyrish.
He has been named as Craig Melville, 16, from Alness.
Craig’s family are devastated following their tragic loss and have released the following statement: “Craig was a loving son, grandson, boyfriend, nephew, cousin and friend, much loved and is dearly missed. The family now wish their privacy respected at this difficult time."
The incident took place around 9.35pm on Saturday, 27 March. A blue Audi RS4 was travelling west on the B817 and turned right onto the B9176, when it appears to have lost control and hit a wall at the junction of Fyrish Substation.
A 39-year-old man and 15-year-old girl remain in hospital, as a result of the crash. A 22-year-old woman was also taken to hospital, but has since been released.
Sergeant David Miller said: “Our thoughts very much remain with Craig’s family and friends at this time and our investigation into the circumstances around the crash are continuing.
“We continue to appeal to any other road users who were in the area around the time of the incident to please come forward. In particular, we would ask any motorists with dash cams to check their footage, as they could have captured an image which could assist us. Any small piece of information could prove vital to our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4030 of 27 March, 2021.
