Prominent Scottish businessman dies in crash on A74

Renowned businessman Vic Emery has passed away at the age of 77, in a car accident on the A74 near Ecclefechan.

Police were called to a single vehicle crash involving a BMW X3 vehicle around 2.20pm on Saturday, 18 December.

It has now been confirmed Mr Emery passed away at the scene.

He was serving as the Chair of Zero Waste Scotland, and had previously been President of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the Scottish Police Authority.

In the private sector, he was Group Managing Director of BAE Systems warship building for over 10 years.

In a statement, his family said: "It is with great sadness that the family announce that Vic Emery, a cherished husband, devoted father and grandfather and respected businessman passed away Saturday, 18th December 2021.

“His wife, Dianne, and daughters, Lucy, Juliet and Victoria and three beloved grandchildren are utterly devastated, their hearts shattered, and request privacy at this time."

Inspector Andrew Thomson, Road Policing Division, said: “We are still carrying out enquiries with regard to the cause of the crash and again would appeal to anyone who driving on this stretch of road and who witnessed the collision to contact us.

“I would be keen to hear from drivers who have dash-cam footage but I am particularly keen to speak with the driver of a white luton style box van which was seen in the area at the time.”

Anyone with any information should contact police via 101, quoting incident number 1992 of Saturday, 18 December, 2021.

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