A 16 year old boy has died following a serious road crash on the A82 near Lochend on Thursday.

Another girl is critically ill while the third has been released from hospital.

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Published 5th Jun 2021
Last updated 5th Jun 2021

Police in Inverness say one of three pedestrians injured in a road accident on the A82 at Kirkton has died in hospital.

16-year-old Edward Bush, from Henley on Thames, was knocked down by a white Audi Q3 near Lochend, Inverness.

A 16-year-old girl is fighting for her life while another girl - also 16 - has been released from hospital.

The crash happened around 4.20pm on Thursday.

Edward's family have released the following statement:

"Edward will be missed so much by so many, as he was a truly outstanding young man with such an incredible and bright future ahead of him. He will never be forgotten and will remain eternally loved and adored by his brothers, parents, family, and friends"

Road Policing Sergeant Angus Macleod said:

"Our enquiries into this fatal crash are ongoing and it's important we establish exactly what happened.

“I would urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash but has not yet spoken to police to come forward. I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have dash cam footage which could help with our investigation."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 2448 of Thursday, 3 June, 2021.