Young Dad named following fatal A96 RTC

Dameon MacPhee (23) was killed between Elgin and Lhanbryde

Dameon MacPhee, pictured with his son, who was also involved in the RTC
Published 16th Nov 2017

Police have named a young Dad sadly killed on Wednesday the 15th of November following a crash on the A96 between Elgin and Lhanbryde.

Dameon MacPhee (23) who was from the Moray area was pronounced dead at the scene after the two vehicle incident, while the 23-year-old female passenger of the vehicle, who was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, remains in hospital with serious injuries.

Dameon's two-year-old son was seriously injured in the crash and was initially taken to Dr Grays Hospital, but was subsequently transferred to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Road Policing Sergeant Steve Manson said: "Our thoughts are with all of those affected by yesterday's collision. Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing and anyone with information who hasn't yet spoken to officers should call Police Scotland on 101."

Dameon's family has requested that the following statement be issued by Police on their behalf - "A beloved son, brother, dad and loving boyfriend of Laura. Forever in our hearts, gone but never forgotten. He's now in the arms of his Grandad."