Shetland crash: Police appeal for help identifying man who died in fatal car crash

The incident took place around 2.05 pm on Friday.

Police on Shetland are asking for help to identify a man who died following a crash on the B9082, Gutcher to Cullivoe road on Yell.

The crash happened around 2.05 pm on Friday as emergency services were called to a report of a car on fire.

Only one vehicle was involved in the incident.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Inspector Martyn Brill from Lerwick Police Station said: “Our enquiries are continuing to establish the identity of the man who died and trace his relatives. Local officers remain at the scene at this time, and road policing colleagues will be attending to carry out their investigation.

“The road between Gutcher and Cullivoe was closed, however it will re-opened this evening to allow essential local access only. We expect further road closures tomorrow to allow the investigation to progress.

Any witnesses to the crash should contact Road Policing Officers at Dingwall Police Station through 101 quoting incident no 1985 of 31 July.

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