Teenager killed in A9 road crash north of Tomatin

Police have confirmed that an 18-year-old man was killed in yesterday's two-vehicle crash on the A9 near Dalmagarry, north of Tomatin.

The incident took place around 6.05am on Friday and involved a car and a lorry.

The 18-year-old sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin are aware.

The driver of the lorry was uninjured.

The road was closed until around 11.15pm and enquiries into the full circumstances surrounding the crash remain ongoing.

Sergeant David Miller, from the Dingwall Road Policing Unit, said: “At this time, our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the deceased, along with everyone else affected by this incident.”

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