Appeal for witnesses to Delny crash

TWO witnesses may hold the key to discovering what caused a serious A9 collision involving a police vehicle on a Ross-shire stretch of the A9 last week.

A man and a woman both in their 50s, were airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Monday, September 3 after the black Mazda 3 they were travelling in was in collision with a marked police vehicle on the A9 near Delny.

Their injuries are described as "serious" but not thought to be life threatening.

The male officer, who was the sole occupant of the police vehicle, was taken to Raigmore in Inverness and later released. Both vehicles were travelling in a southbound direction when the 3pm accident happened.

Police, who have already spoken to a number of witnesses, renewed the appeal on Tuesday. They believe a driver who negotiated around the collision shortly after it happened, and a motorcyclist, may be able to assist the probe.

Road Policing sergeant Ewan Calder said: "We have spoken to a number of witnesses, however, we believe there are other motorists who were in the area immediately prior to and just after the collision who could have information that could assist us.

"In particular, we are keen to speak to a witness who was driving a motorbike and another witness driving a car who negotiated around the collision shortly after it occurred.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101 quoting incident 2528."

Police Scotland has referred the matter to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner as is standard procedure.