Man and woman killed in Caithness crash named

A man and a woman who died in a one-vehicle crash on the A9 in Caithness on Tuesday have been named by police.

Patrick Davidson, 46, from Garve, and his passenger Hazel Allan, 50, from Thurso, were travelling in a white Land Rover Defender.

Emergency services were called to the scene north of Latheron at about 11:40, and the road was closed for about 10 hours to allow for an investigation.

Police Scotland has appealed for information on the crash.

Sgt Calum MacAulay said: "Our thoughts remain with Patrick and Hazel's families at this very difficult time.

"Our inquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I would urge anyone who may be able to help and hasn't yet spoken to police to come forward."