University of Dundee student named as pedestrian killed in Highlands crash
Emilie Anne Parker was walking her dogs when it happened earlier this month
A University of Dundee student killed after being hit by a car in the Highlands earlier this month has been named.
Emilie Anne Parker was walking her dogs when the collision happened on the B9152 near Aviemore on October 11 – her canines, Roo and carver, also died.
Emilie, who was 30, had moved from the United States to study social work.
In a statement, Emily’s family said: “We are so devastated by the tragic loss of Emilie and her beloved dogs, Roo and Carver.
“Emilie moved with her dogs to Dundee from Colorado, USA, in July of this year, to pursue her Masters in Social Work at the University of Dundee, with which she dreamed to help serve the underserved communities of the world.
“Emilie was a smart, beautiful, courageous 30-year-old woman, who was taken from us far too soon.
“She was a passionate adventurer who loved the outdoors.
“You could find her with her pups, biking, hiking, rafting, skiing, dog sledding or crafting whenever she wasn’t working or studying.
“She was an amazing sister, daughter, granddaughter, niece, dog mom, and friend to so many who are going miss her so deeply.
“The world lost an amazing person, and her loss is felt by so many who loved her.
“Rest in peace Emilie and we will meet again in another life.”
The incident happened around 9.45pm near the Granish junction and involved a grey Peugeot 207.
The driver of the car, a 20-year-old man, was not injured.
Sergeant Calum MacAulay said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of Emilie.
“They have asked for privacy at what is a very difficult time.
“Our enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances and anyone who can assist and has not already spoken to officers should call us on 101, quoting incident number 3786 of Friday, 11 October, 2024.”