Family pay tribute to Inverness grandad killed in A98 crash
Colin Drummond was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision near Tyrie on Friday
Last updated 13th Oct 2021
A man who died in a collision involving a van on the A98 has been named.
Colin Drummond, from Inverness, was pronounced dead at the scene following the crash near Tyrie, between Fraserburgh and Banff, in the early hours of October 8th.
"Much loved father, grandfather, son and brother"
His family say the 52-year-old will be "sadly missed" and their lives "won't be the same without him."
A statement said: "Colin was a much loved father, grandfather, son and brother.
"He will be sadly missed and our lives won’t be the same without him."
Renewed appeal
A white VW Crafter was involved in the crash with the 52-year-old.
Police Scotland say enquiries to establish what happened are ongoing.
Road Policing Sergeant Steve Manson said: "Our thoughts remain with Colin’s family and friends as we continue with our enquires into the incident.
"I would like to renew our appeal for anyone who was in the area around the time of the collision and has yet to contact police to get in touch.
"We believe Colin walked from the Rosehearty area towards the A98 and then along the A98 towards Banff. If anyone was in the area and may have relevant information to assist with the enquiry, I would ask them to contact us."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0433 of the 8 October, 2021