Man convicted of causing death by dangerous driving on Highland road

A Beauly man has been jailed for three years after causing the death of another man on a Highland road.

Mikey Durdle, 23, was also disqualified from driving for more than seven years after Kyle Robertson, 20 lost his life in the crash.

Durdle had previously admitted to causing death by dangerous driving and excessive speed.

Sergeant Chris Murray, Police Scotland’s senior investigating officer, said:

"This was a tragic incident which needlessly resulted in death of a young man at just 20-years-old. This incident has had a devastating impact on Kyle Robertson’s family and friends.

"I would like to thank the members of the public who came forward during this extensive enquiry.

"It stands as a stark reminder of the consequences which driving dangerously and at excessive speed can have.

"Kyle Robertson has lost his life in this collision and Mikey Durdle is now serving a custodial sentence for his involvement.

"This was a completely avoidable incident, which has had long lasting consequences for all those involved and especially those who knew Kyle.

"Drivers must obey speed limits and respect the safety of other road users. Drivers are responsible for their actions and the temptation to take risks can have long lasting consequences, please take a second to consider is it worth it."