Man, 20, dies after crash on A9 involving van and recovery lorry
The collision happened at around 11.50am on the northbound carriageway betwen Blair Atholl and Dalwhinnie
A man has died following a crash on the A9 in Highland Perthshire.
The crash, involving a Mercedes Sprinter van and a recovery lorry, happened on the northbound carriageway at around 11.50am on Friday, 16 January near Dalnaspidal, 2.5 miles to the south of Dalwhinnie.
The 20-year-old, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was a passenger in the van.
The 52-year-old male driver was assessed for minor injuries at the scene by the ambulance service.
No one else was injured.
The road was closed until around 9pm to allow for an investigation at the scene.
Officers are appealing to anyone who may have information or dashcam footage in the area to contact them.
Sergeant Mike Guild, of the Tayside Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died.
“Our enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I would urge anyone who may have information or dashcam footage from the area to get in touch.
“You can call 101, quoting reference 1282 of 16 January.”
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