Man pleads guilty to causing fatal crash near Alness

CRAIG MELVILLE

Police Scotland has acknowledged the guilty plea by 41-year-old Craig Melville for causing death by dangerous driving in a fatal road crash on the B9176 Struie Road, at Fyrish, near Alness, Easter Ross, on Saturday, 27 March, 2021.

Sergeant David Miller, of the Highland and Islands Road Policing Unit and Senior Investigating Officer for the collision, said: “Craig Melville’s reckless and dangerous driving ultimately led to a fatal collision with the most catastrophic consequences, the effects of which will never go away.

“Our thoughts remain with everyone involved and connected to this tragic incident.

“Melville’s actions should serve as a reminder to all drivers that the law is in place to keep people safe. Everyone has the right to use our roads and get home safely, without the fear of coming to harm. Please play your part and ensure that we can all stay safe throughout our communities.”

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Man pleads guilty to causing fatal crash near Alness

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