Appeal for information following fatal crash in Shetland

Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal road crash in Shetland.

The crash happened around 1am on Friday, 12 April, 2024 on the A970 road near Sandwick and involved a Toyota Hilux.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been named as 25-year-old Fraser Smith from the Boddam area. Fraser’s family have requested that their privacy is respected.

Fraser Smith

The A970 was closed at the scene for around 15 hours while enquiries were carried out.

Sergeant Chris Donaldson from the Highland and Islands Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with Fraser’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“Our enquiries are ongoing, and I ask anyone who witnessed the crash, or has dash-cam footage to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0155 of 12 April, 2024.

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Appeal for information following fatal crash in Shetland

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