Man named following fatal road crash – Auchenhowie Road, Milngavie

The 21-year-old man who died following a crash in Milngavie, can now be named as Ryan Wheeler from Maryhill.

The incident, involving a Skoda Superb, an Audi A4 and a Ford Tourneo Classic, happened around 9.05pm on Sunday, 26 February on Auchenhowie Road.

Ryan, who was the rear seat passenger in the Skoda, died at the scene. His family have asked for privacy.

The 16-year-old female rear seat passenger and the 19-year-old male driver of the Skoda were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. A further two passengers, aged 23 and 17 sustained minor injuries.

The 65-year-old female driver of the Audi and her 82-year-old male passenger were uninjured.

The driver of the Ford Tourneo, aged 38, and his passengers aged, 30, 29 and 31 were uninjured.

Three men, the driver of the Skoda, aged 19, and his two male passengers, aged 23 and 17 years, have been arrested following the crash and enquiries are continuing.

Constable Martin Alexander said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Ryan.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage from Auchenhowie Road from around the time of the crash. Information can be passed to police via 101. Please quote reference number 3566 of Sunday, 26 February 2023, when calling.”