Police confirm Helmsdale woman died in A9 accident
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Police Scotland have confirmed that the woman who died following an accident on the A9 north of Dornoch yesterday was Megan Whitehead, 20, from the Helmsdale area.
The incident happened shortly before 8.30am on the A9 north of Dornoch and about half a mile south of The Mound.
She was driver and sole occupant of a silver Nissan Micra, travelling southbound, which was involved in a collision with a silver Volkswagen Golf and a red Alfa Romeo, both of which had been travelling north.
The road was closed until around 5pm to allow for a thorough collision investigation.
Road Policing Sergeant Alan Henderson said: "We are continuing to work to establish the full circumstances of this collision. Megan's family and friends are at the forefront of our thoughts as these enquiries continue.
"I am grateful to everyone who has assisted our enquiries so far and would continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.
"This includes anyone who may have dashcam footage which could contain anything of note.
"I would also thank everyone who had their travel plans affected by the road closure for their patience and understanding."
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 686 of July 31.
