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Daily Record
5 hours ago
- Daily Record
Tributes paid to 'hero' Scots marine killed in two vehicle crash in Australian outback
James Robert Reynolds, from Fraserburgh, moved to Australia just over a year ago. The devastated brother of a former Scots marine, who tragically died in a horror road crash in Australia, has paid tribute to "his hero". James Robert Reynolds died in hospital after suffering 'critical injuries' when his red Toyota Hilux collided with a white Volkswagen T-Cross in Lydon, Western Australia, at around 9:15am on Sunday, July 27. The 25-year-old, from Fraserburgh, moved to Australia just over a year ago, where he was working as a mechanical fitter after being in the Royal Marines for six years. He leaves behind his mum Kerry and dad John, as well as siblings Amy, Faith-Marie and William John, who described him as a "great man" when paying tribute. William said: "On the 27th of July at 10:50am I got the devastating news that my brother James had died. I'm absolutely heartbroken and genuinely just can't believe it at all. "My brother was a great man, he spent five to six years in the Royal Marines and was my biggest role model. He was my hero and has been for many others. "If you've spent the time to read this then please go tell your loved ones you love them and give them a hug because life is so precious and it's scary how fast it can be taken away. "I never got the chance to say goodbye or I love you to James since he was all the way out in Australia when this happened. RIP bro." James had posted on his social media just two days before the tragic accident showing video footage of a road trip with his girlfriend Katie Simpson, who is also from Scotland. The couple were exploring Hutt Lagoon - the famous pink lake - and Kalbarri. A red Toyota appears to be in the footage. Police in Western Australia have confirmed that a 25-year-old woman, who was the passenger in the vehicle James was driving, sustained minor injuries and a 50-year-old woman who was driving the Volkswagen sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital, following the crash. The UK Government's foreign office say they are supporting the family of a British man who who died in Australia. A spokesperson for Western Australia Police Force said: "Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are investigating a fatal crash which occurred in Lyndon (approximately 160kms east of Coral Bay) on Sunday, 27 July 2025. "About 9.30am, emergency services responded to reports a red Toyota Hilux utility and a white Volkswagen T-Cross station sedan had collided on Coral Bay Road, near Milinya-Exmouth Road. "The 25-year-old male driver of the Toyota Hilux was conveyed by paramedics to the Coral Bay Nursing Post with critical injuries but later died. "The 25-year-old female passenger of the same vehicle sustained minor injuries and was conveyed to Coral Bay Nursing Post for treatment. 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'. "The 50-year-old female driver and sole occupant of the Volkswagen sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment." An FCDO Spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who died in Australia, and are in contact with the local authorities.'
Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Young crash victim identified as Scotsman who moved to WA
A Scotsman and former Royal Marine who moved to WA last year has been revealed as the young driver who died in a crash near Coral Bay on Sunday morning. James Robert Reynolds, 25, was behind the wheel of a Toyota HiLux utility when it collided with a Volkswagen T-Cross station sedan on Coral Bay Road, Lyndon, about 9.30am. Mr Reynolds was critically injured and died after being rushed to Coral Bay Nursing post. His 25-year-old female passenger received minor injuries in the crash, before being taken to the same facility. The 50-year-old female driver and sole occupant of the Volkswagen was taken to Royal Perth Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to the Daily Record, Mr Reynolds was in the Royal Marines for six years — an elite section of the United Kingdom's navy — after leaving school in Scotland. James Robert Reynolds died in a crash east of Coral Bay on Sunday morning. ` Unknown Credit: Unknown / Facebook Mr Reynolds had moved to Australia just last year before taking up a job as a mechanical fitter. His heartbroken mother, Kerry Renolds, said 'we are all absolutely broken' when sharing a post announcing her son's death on Monday. Her post has gathered more than 600 comments from people extending their condolences. The post said Mr Reynolds leaves behind his mother Kerry, two siblings and his 'partner and best-friend' Katie. Tributes online described Mr Reynolds as 'one of the best' and the 'loveliest guy'. Major crash investigators are appealing for anyone with video or information about the crash to contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online here.
Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Former Royal Marine, 25, is killed in two-car crash in Western Australia
A former Royal Marine has been killed in a car crash in Australia just a year after moving from his hometown in Scotland. James Robert Reynolds, 25, died after the Toyota Hilux Utility he was driving collided with a Volkswagen T-Cross on a single carriageway in Lyndon, western Australia, on Sunday morning. Emergency services raced to the scene on Coral Bay Road at around 9:30am, where James was found with critical injuries. He was rushed to Coral Bay Nursing Post but sadly died later that day. A 25-year-old female passenger in the Toyota was taken to the same hospital with minor injuries, while the 50-year-old female driver of the Volkswagen sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital. The Western Australia Police Force have launched an investigation into the crash and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. James was originally from Fraserburgh in Scotland and served in the Royal Marines for six years, but moved to Australia in 2024 to take up a job as a mechanical fitter, according the Daily Record. He was described as a 'dearly loved son', 'much loved brother' and 'good friend to all who knew him' in a heartwarming tribute on social media. The 25-year-old (pictured) died after the Toyota he was driving collided with a Volkswagen on a single carriageway in Lyndon, western Australia, on Sunday morning A spokesperson for Western Australia Police Force said: 'Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are investigating a fatal crash which occurred in Lyndon (approximately 160kms east of Coral Bay) on Sunday, 27 July 2025. 'About 9.30am, emergency services responded to reports a red Toyota Hilux Utility and a white Volkswagen T-Cross station sedan had collided on Coral Bay Road, near Milinya-Exmouth Road. 'The 25-year-old male driver of the Toyota Hilux was conveyed by paramedics to the Coral Bay Nursing Post with critical injuries but later died. 'The 25-year-old female passenger of the same vehicle sustained minor injuries and was conveyed to Coral Bay Nursing Post for treatment. 'The 50-year-old female driver and sole occupant of the Volkswagen sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment. 'Major Crash investigators are appealing for anyone with dash-cam or mobile phone vision, or other information relating to the crash to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online via Reports can be made anonymously. 'If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.'
Daily Record
19 hours ago
- Daily Record
Scots man killed in horror two-vehicle crash in Australian Outback
James Robert Reynolds died in hospital after the crash in Western Australia. A Scots man has tragically died in a horror road crash in Australia. James Robert Reynolds, 25, died in hospital after suffering 'critical injuries' when his red Toyota Hilux collided with a white Volkswagen T-Cross in Lydon, Western Australia, at around 9:15am on Sunday, July 27. A 25-year-old woman, who was the passenger in the vehicle James was driving, sustained minor injuries and a 50-year-old woman who was driving the Volkswagen sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. A funeral director in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, posted a death notice for James on social media but no funeral arrangements have yet been confirmed James leaves behind his mum and dad, Kerry and John and siblings Amy, Faith-Marie and William John. After leaving school James joined the Royal Marines for six years, before moving to Australia last year and taking a job as a mechanical fitter. A spokesperson for Western Australia Police Force said: "Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are investigating a fatal crash which occurred in Lyndon (approximately 160kms east of Coral Bay) on Sunday, 27 July 2025. "About 9.30am, emergency services responded to reports a red Toyota Hilux utility and a white Volkswagen T-Cross station sedan had collided on Coral Bay Road, near Milinya-Exmouth Road. "The 25-year-old male driver of the Toyota Hilux was conveyed by paramedics to the Coral Bay Nursing Post with critical injuries but later died. "The 25-year-old female passenger of the same vehicle sustained minor injuries and was conveyed to Coral Bay Nursing Post for treatment. "The 50-year-old female driver and sole occupant of the Volkswagen sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment." An FCDO Spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who died in Australia, and are in contact with the local authorities.'
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
Young man killed in horrific crash east of WA tourist town
A 25-year-old man has died after suffering severe injuries in a car crash east of Coral Bay. Emergency services were alerted to the collision involving a Toyota Hilux utility and a Volkswagen T-Cross station sedan on Coral Bay Road, Lyndon about 9.30am on Sunday. The man, who was driving the ute, was rushed by ambulance to the Coral Bay Nursing Post but later died. His female passenger, also aged 25, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the same facility. The 50-year-old female driver and sole occupant of the Volkswagen was taken to Royal Perth Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Major Crash investigators are appealing for anyone with video or information about the tragedy to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online via
