Man who died in Caithness crash named as Garry Aikman

Gary Aikman, 32, was killed in the one-car crash on the A99 near Wick, Caithness, at 4pm on Sunday.
By Gary Flockhart
Published 8th Sep 2020, 07:55 BST

A 32-year-old man who died following a crash in the Highlands has been named as Garry Aikman.

A grey Vauxhall Vectra crashed on the A99 near Wick, Caithness, at 4pm on Sunday.

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Mr Aikman, from the town, was taken to Caithness General Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Garry Aikman was taken to Caithness General Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.Garry Aikman was taken to Caithness General Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Garry Aikman was taken to Caithness General Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

A family statement released through Police Scotland said: “The whole family is devastated by the tragic loss of Garry.

“He was a much-loved grandson, son, brother, father and nephew.

“His loss will be sorely felt by us all and we are still in shock.

“We would ask that we are given privacy to come to terms with what has happened.”

A 26-year-old woman and a three-month-old baby girl were also taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A three-year-old girl and two boys, aged six and eight, were also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

All were later transferred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

A family statement released by the police said: "The whole family is devastated by the tragic loss of Garry.

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“He was a much-loved grandson, son, brother, father and nephew. His loss will be sorely felt by us all and we are still in shock."

The road was closed for about seven hours while officers carried out an investigation.

Sgt Kate Park said: “Our thoughts are with Garry's family at this time.

“We are continuing with inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash.”

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