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Family mourns Ross-shire 'old-school trucker'





Robert Maclellan died after being hit by a passing vehicle in a lay-by on a road in Fife.
Robert Maclellan died after being hit by a passing vehicle in a lay-by on a road in Fife.

A ROSS-SHIRE lorry driver who was killed in a tragic accident in a lay-by has been described as a "true gentleman" by his family.

Robert "Bobby" Maclellan from Tain died after he was struck by a passing vehicle in an accident on the A92 in Fife on Monday.

Mr Maclellan (65), who drove for Tain hauliers Bannerman Transport, was out of his HGV when the accident happened on the eastbound carriageway between the Crossgates and Cowdenbeath junctions around 1.15pm.

Mr Maclellan, a father and grandfather, had worked for Bannerman’s for more than 36 years.

This week, his family said: "We are heartbroken by our loss. We knew him as Bobby and his friends knew him as Freddie, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

"He was an old-school trucker and true gentleman who loved his job and was known and respected throughout the country."

Sergeant Colin Morrison, of Police Scotland’s Road Policing Division, based in Fife, said: "We are still investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. However I would like to thank the occupants of a small black car who we appealed to contact us, and who came forward shortly after the media issued our appeal."


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