Teenager charged after fatal A9 crash

A 60-year-old man died after the collision in March

60-year-old Roy Bannerman died three days after the collision on March 5th
Author: Kieran BrandPublished 21st Nov 2024
Last updated 22nd Nov 2024

An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with a road traffic offence after a fatal crash on the A9 near Aviemore.

The collision, involving a blue Skoda Octavia and a white Toyota Hilux pick-up, happened around 1.45pm on March 5th.

The driver of the Skoda, 60-year-old Roy Bannerman, was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow with serious injuries.

He died three days later.

The teenager had previously been arrested and released pending further enquiries.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with a road traffic offence following a fatal crash on the A9 near Aviemore.

“The crash, involving a blue Skoda Octavia and a white Toyota Hilux pick-up, happened around 1.45pm on Tuesday, 5 March, 2024 near Lynwilg.

“The driver of the Skoda, 60-year-old Roy Bannerman, was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow with serious injuries, where he later died on Friday, 8 March, 2024.

“The 18-year-old man had previously been arrested and released pending further enquiries.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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