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STV News
27-05-2025
- STV News
Family pay tribute to 'hero' dad who died after being struck by car
A family has paid tribute to a 'deeply loved' dad-of-two who died after being struck by a car in Aberdeen. John Hutcheson was struck by a black Citroen C1 on Dyce Drive in the city around 10.45pm on Thursday, May 15. The 34-year-old from Oldmeldrum was pronounced dead at the scene. In a statement released by his sisters Denise, Karis and Eileigh, John was described as a 'hero' who was 'fiercely loyal and protective of his loved ones'. The statement reads: 'None of us have ever experienced this level of grief and devastation in our lives, our hearts are broken and will never fully heal from a loss so significant. 'John was a loving son of Shelley and Eddie, a brother to Denise, Karis and Eileigh, a father of Leah and JJ and a friend to so many. 'John was a hero and loved deeply by so many, he was fiercely loyal and protective of the ones he loved dearly. 'His humour and energy was something that is unmatched, and we will continue to remember this in all of our hearts. 'As a family, we would like to thank everyone for their continuous support and thoughts at this devastating time, please know this means so much to us.' Sergeant Sarah Ritchie, North East Road Policing Unit, said 'Our thoughts remain with John's family and friends at this difficult time. 'Our investigation is ongoing and I would like to thank everyone that has contacted us so far. 'Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to us should contact officers through 101 quoting reference number 4124 of May 15 2025.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Daily Record
Boy in hospital after horror e-bike crash with car in Glasgow hit and run
The 13-year-old was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. A schoolboy was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being knocked off his e-bike in a hit and run in Glasgow. On Tuesday May 20, at around 8.45pm, emergency crews raced to Saltmarket, Glasgow, near Clyde Street upon receiving reports of a crash involving an e-bike and a car. The 13-year-old boy riding the e-bike was taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries. The car, which was red, briefly stopped on Clyde Street before driving off. Enquiries are ongoing to trace the car and driver. Constable Stuart Tangny said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and I would urge the driver of the car to get in touch with us. 'Similarly, anyone who witnessed what happened or anyone with dash-cam footage that may assist our enquiries is advised to get in touch.' Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3729 of May 20. We reported on Saturday, in a separate incident, that a father who died after being hit by a car in Aberdeen has been named by police. Emergency services raced to the horror collision involving a pedestrian and a black Citroen C1 car on Dyde Drive at 10.45pm on Thursday, May 15. Crews attended but sadly the pedestrian, a 34-year-old man, died at the scene. He has been named as John Hutcheson from Oldmeldrum. Police say inquiries into the crash are ongoing. John's sisters, Denise, Karis and Eileigh, have since remembered their brother as a "hero" who was "loved deeply by so many" in a heartbreaking tribute released through Police Scotland. The tribute reads: 'None of us have ever experienced this level of grief and devastation in our lives, our hearts are broken and will never fully heal from a loss so significant. 'John was a loving son of Shelley and Eddie, a brother to Denise, Karis and Eileigh, a father of Leah and JJ and a friend to so many. 'John was a hero and loved deeply by so many, he was fiercely loyal and protective of the ones he loved dearly. 'His humour and energy was something that is unmatched, and we will continue to remember this in all of our hearts. 'As a family, we would like to thank everyone for their continuous support and thoughts at this devastating time, please know this means so much to us.' Sergeant Sarah Ritchie, North East Road Policing Unit, said 'Our thoughts remain with John's family and friends at this difficult time. 'Our investigation is ongoing and I would like to thank everyone that has contacted us so far. 'Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to us should contact officers through 101 quoting reference number 4124 of 15 May 2025.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Record
25-05-2025
- Daily Record
Biker who died in three-vehicle crash in Scottish Highlands named
Gilbert Duncan, 67, was killed in the fatal smash. A motorcyclist who died in a three-vehicle crash in the Highlands has been named. Gilbert Duncan, from the Avoch area, died at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Tuesday May 20. He was involved in a collision between a black Mazda CX5 car and two Yamaha MT07 motorcycles on the A862 near Beauly at 11am on May 17. The 67-year-old could not be saved. His family has asked for their privacy to be respected. The driver of the car and the other motorcyclist were uninjured. The 47-year-old male driver of the car was arrested in connection with road traffic offences and released pending further enquiries. Sergeant Calum MacAulay said: 'Our thoughts are with Gilbert's family and friends at this difficult time, and we have officers supporting them. 'Enquiries are ongoing and we are continuing to appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash, who has not already spoken to police, to contact us. 'We also ask anyone driving in the area at the time with dash-cam footage to come forward.' We reported yesterday, in a separate incident, that a father who died after being hit by a car in Aberdeen has been named by police. Emergency services raced to the horror collision involving a pedestrian and a black Citroen C1 car on Dyde Drive at 10.45pm on Thursday, May 15. Crews attended but sadly the pedestrian, a 34-year-old man, died at the scene. He has been named as John Hutcheson from Oldmeldrum. Police say inquiries into the crash are ongoing. John's sisters, Denise, Karis and Eileigh, have since remembered their brother as a "hero" who was "loved deeply by so many" in a heartbreaking tribute released through Police Scotland. The tribute reads: 'None of us have ever experienced this level of grief and devastation in our lives, our hearts are broken and will never fully heal from a loss so significant. 'John was a loving son of Shelley and Eddie, a brother to Denise, Karis and Eileigh, a father of Leah and JJ and a friend to so many. 'John was a hero and loved deeply by so many, he was fiercely loyal and protective of the ones he loved dearly. 'His humour and energy was something that is unmatched, and we will continue to remember this in all of our hearts. 'As a family, we would like to thank everyone for their continuous support and thoughts at this devastating time, please know this means so much to us.' Sergeant Sarah Ritchie, North East Road Policing Unit, said 'Our thoughts remain with John's family and friends at this difficult time. 'Our investigation is ongoing and I would like to thank everyone that has contacted us so far. 'Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to us should contact officers through 101 quoting reference number 4124 of 15 May 2025.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Press and Journal
24-05-2025
- Press and Journal
'John was a hero and loved deeply by so many': Man named following fatal crash on Dyce Drive in Aberdeen
A man who died after being hit by a car on Dyce Drive in Aberdeen has been named as 34-year-old John Hutcheson from Oldmeldrum. The fatal crash happened around 10.45pm on Thursday 15 May and involved a black Citroen C1 and a pedestrian. Emergency services responded, but Mr Hutcheson was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland has confirmed his identity and shared a statement from his family, who said they were 'heartbroken' by the loss. In a tribute released by his sisters Denise, Karis and Eileigh, they said: 'None of us have ever experienced this level of grief and devastation in our lives. Our hearts are broken and will never fully heal from a loss so significant. 'John was a loving son of Shelley and Eddie, a brother to Denise, Karis and Eileigh, a father of Leah and JJ and a friend to so many. 'John was a hero and loved deeply by so many. He was fiercely loyal and protective of the ones he loved dearly. 'His humour and energy was something that is unmatched, and we will continue to remember this in all of our hearts. 'As a family, we would like to thank everyone for their continuous support and thoughts at this devastating time. Please know this means so much to us.' Police have launched an investigation into the crash on Dyce Drive, a busy route near Aberdeen Airport. Sergeant Sarah Ritchie, of the North East Road Policing Unit, said: 'Our thoughts remain with John's family and friends at this difficult time. 'Our investigation is ongoing and I would like to thank everyone who has contacted us so far. 'Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to us should contact officers through 101, quoting reference number 4124 of 15 May 2025.' Officers are appealing for dashcam footage and eyewitness accounts from the time of the incident to help establish the full circumstances. Dyce Drive was closed for several hours following the crash to allow crash investigators to examine the scene.
STV News
24-05-2025
- STV News
Family pay tribute to 'hero' dad who died after being stuck by car
A family has paid tribute to a 'deeply loved' dad-of-two who died after being struck by a car in Aberdeen. John Hutcheson was struck by a black Citroen C1 on Dyce Drive in the city around 10.45pm on Thursday, May 15. The 34-year-old from Oldmeldrum was pronounced dead at the scene. In a statement released by his sisters Denise, Karis and Eileigh, John was described as a 'hero' who was 'fiercely loyal and protective of his loved ones'. The statement reads: 'None of us have ever experienced this level of grief and devastation in our lives, our hearts are broken and will never fully heal from a loss so significant. 'John was a loving son of Shelley and Eddie, a brother to Denise, Karis and Eileigh, a father of Leah and JJ and a friend to so many. 'John was a hero and loved deeply by so many, he was fiercely loyal and protective of the ones he loved dearly. 'His humour and energy was something that is unmatched, and we will continue to remember this in all of our hearts. 'As a family, we would like to thank everyone for their continuous support and thoughts at this devastating time, please know this means so much to us.' Sergeant Sarah Ritchie, North East Road Policing Unit, said 'Our thoughts remain with John's family and friends at this difficult time. 'Our investigation is ongoing and I would like to thank everyone that has contacted us so far. 'Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to us should contact officers through 101 quoting reference number 4124 of May 15 2025.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
