Family of grandad killed in A9 crash says 86-year-old will be 'sorely missed'
Alexander McArthur, known as Eric, was hit by a lorry on Friday night.
The family of an 86-year-old grandad who died in a fatal crash on the A9 near Killiecrankie says he'll be sorely missed.
Alexander McArthur, known as Eric, was hit by a lorry on Friday night.
He received an MBE for his lifelong services to beekeeping.
The incident happened on the southbound carriageway between Blair Atholl and Pitlochry, near to Killiecrankie, around 10.35pm on Friday, 2 July, 2021.
Emergency services attended however the 86-year-old died at the scene.
Eric’s family have issued the following statement through Police Scotland:
“Eric was a loving husband and had been married for 50 years. He was a father to six children and a grandfather to eight.
“He was a lifelong scholar and championed many environmental causes throughout his life and was a globally renowned beekeeper. Earlier this year, Eric received an MBE for his lifelong services to beekeeping.
“Eric was a much loved father and grandfather and will be sorely missed by his friends and family. We would appreciate our privacy at this difficult time.”