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Pedestrian hospitalised with ‘serious injuries’ after collision in Golspie

The collision occurred in the town centre around 9pm.

Golspie Main Street. Image: Google Maps.
Golspie Main Street. Image: Google Maps.

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after colliding with a car in Golspie town centre last night.

The collision occurred at around 8.50pm on Friday, October 11, involving a pedestrian and a Hyundai I20.

Emergency services were dispatched to the scene on Main Street, also the A9 Inverness to Thurso road which runs through the town.

A 62-year-old woman, the pedestrian, was transported to Raigmore Hospital to be treated for “serious injuries”.

A police spokesperson said: “Police received a report of a crash involving a Hyundai I20 and a 62-year-old female pedestrian on Main Street in Golspie around 8.50pm on Friday, October 11.

“Emergency services attended, and the pedestrian was taken to Raigmore Hospital with serious injuries.

“The road was closed and re-opened around 2.30am.

“Further inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.”

Witnesses of Golspie collision urged to come forward

Police are now appealing for witnesses as enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.

Officers spoke to several people who came to the woman’s aid just moments after the crash.

Sergeant Chris Donaldson, Road Policing North, is urging anyone with information to come forward.

He added: “A number of people came to the woman’s aid following the crash and have been spoken to by officers.

“However, we are still keen to hear from anyone, who has not already come forward but who may have information that may assist our enquiry, to contact us.”

Information can be passed to officers via 101, quoting incident number 3580 of Friday, October 11.

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