Loved ones of the young family killed in a Highland crash this week have said “their loss will be felt far and wide”.
Gemma Cousin, nee Davidson, 26, was travelling with husband Rhys, 25 and their daughters Peyton, 3, and Heidi, 1, along the A82 when the incident happened.
The Inverness family’s green Mini Cooper collided with a red Ford Fiesta at 5.30pm at Torlundy on Thursday.
The 56-year-old woman who was driving the other car suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries. The family of four were pronounced dead at the scene.
Today police named the family members and issued a statement from their loved ones, along with photographs.
They said: “Both families are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Gemma, Rhys, Peyton and Heidi.
“They were a young family with so much to look forward to. To have their lives cut short so suddenly and in such circumstances is utterly devastating.
“As a young couple Gemma and Rhys worked really hard to provide a loving, secure and safe home and family life for their girls who they were totally devoted to. They were known by many with both families being extended and their loss will be felt far and wide.
“Due to the horrific circumstances we would like to thank the emergency services and everyone who was involved on the night. We would also like to thank everyone for the support we continue to receive.
“As a family, we now respectfully ask that we are given the time and privacy to grieve and to come to terms with the loss of Rhys, Gemma, Peyton and Heidi.”
A thorough police investigation to establish the full circumstances which led to the collision is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101.
This includes if you have seen either vehicle involved on the road before the collision or if you have dashcam footage which may be of use.
