Appeal for witnesses following serious crash on A96 between Nairn and Forres

Road policing officers are appealing for witnesses after a two car crash on the A96 between Nairn and Forres, around 3pm on Monday, 11 July, 2022.

It happened near Brodie and involved a red Citroen C1 which was travelling east and a red Kia Soul which was travelling west. 

The 82-year-old female passenger of the Citroen suffered life threatening injuries and the 83-year-old male driver sustaining serious injuries.  Both are currently receiving treatment at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.  The 69-year-old male driver, and only occupant, of the Kia sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for checks.

The road was closed for seven hours while specialist officers carried out investigations at the scene.

Road Policing Sergeant Alexander Bowser-Riley said: “Our enquiries into the collision are continuing and I would appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either of the two vehicles prior to the collision to speak to police.

“We are also looking to trace a number of people who stopped immediately after the collision and provided assistance to the occupants of both vehicles.  They left prior to our arrival and I would ask them to get in touch quoting incident number 2039 of 11 July 2022.”

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101.