Heartbroken family pay tribute to "beloved" Scots dad killed in ambulance crash
The heartbroken family of a "beloved" Scots dad who died in a horror crash involving an ambulance have paid tribute to their loved one.
Emergency services raced to the A98 near Buckie at around 6.50am on Monday, 11 August after receiving reports of a two vehicle smash involving a blue Renault Megane and an Ambulance.
Police and ambulances attended the scene but tragically 36-year-old Alistair J Stewart from Ardersier was pronounced dead. His heartbroken family have said he will be "sorely" missed by all.
They said: 'Alistair was a welder at Forsyths Buckie, he was born in Inverness in November 1988 and then brought up in Ardersier and attended Culloden Academy. He attended Global Highland Skills Academy to be trained as a welder.
'He married Mikaela in July 2022 following an 11-year relationship and became a stepdad to Grace and Leon and Grandad to baby Finn. He was a loving husband. Alistair was a beloved son to Grace and Neil Stewart, of Ardersier.
"He is a much loved brother to Mhairi and Alan, and caring uncle to Rhys, Eryn, Owen and Jack, he'll be sorely missed by us all'.
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Two male paramedics and the male patient from the ambulance were rushed to Dr Gray's Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital for treatment but none of their injuries are thought to be serious.
A probe has been launched by police to establish the full circumstances of the crash. Sergeant Dave Cooper from the Road Policing Unit, Elgin said: 'Our thoughts are with Alistair's family and friends at this difficult time.
'Our enquiries are ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to the crash and who hasn't already spoken to officers to contact us.
'I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage which could assist to get in touch.'
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0516 of 11 August, 2025.
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