Family pays tribute to Alness man killed in A9 road crash; Bernard McCourt (63) taught at Alness Academy for many years
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THE family of a man who died in a road crash on the A9 have paid tribute to "a much loved husband, father and grandfather".
Bernard McCourt, who taught at Alness Academy for many years, was killed when his Fiat Bravo and a lorry collided at the Milnafua junction at 8.10am yesterday.
Mr McCourt was 63 and from Alness.
Paying tribute this morning, his family said: "Bernard was a much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by a great many people.
"He was very well known in the local community having worked at Alness Academy for many years, taking great pride in teaching generations of children in technology, maths and computing.
"We would like to thank everyone who has sent us messages of sympathy, your kind words mean a lot to us.
"Our family is deeply saddened by this sudden loss and we would request space to grieve in peace at this difficult time."
Mr McCourt was the driver and sole occupant of the Fiat Bravo. Emergency services said the lorry driver received treatment at the scene for "non-serious injuries".
The road reopened around 1.30pm.
Police are seeking anyone who witnessed the crash, or may have dashcam footage of the vehicles, to get in touch.
Road Policing Sergeant Alasdair Mackay said: "Our thoughts are with Mr McCourt's family and friends at this time.
"Our investigation into the collision remains ongoing and I would urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision or could have dashcam footage to come forward as soon as possible.
"You can contact the Road Policing Unit in Dingwall by calling 101, quoting reference 583 of April 24."
