Pictured: Dog walker, 30, killed alongside her two beloved pets

A pedestrian who was killed alongside her two dogs following a crash in Scotland has been named for the first time. 

Emilie Anne Parker, 30, from the United States had recently moved to Scotland to study social work with her beloved pets, Roo, a black and white male and Carver, a tan coloured female.

All three died at the scene after they were hit by a grey Peugeot on the B9152 near Aviemore on Friday, 11 October. A 20-year-old man driving was not injured.

In a statement from released by Ms Parker's family, they said she would be missed 'so deeply' by all who loved her.

They added that her move to Dundee in July was part of her 'dream to help serve the underserved communities of the world'.

And that she was a 'smart, beautiful, courageous 30-year-old woman, who was taken from us far too soon'.

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 They continued: 'She was a passionate adventurer who loved the outdoors. You could find her with her pups, biking, hiking, rafting, skiing, dog sledding or crafting whenever she wasn't working or studying.

'She was an amazing sister, daughter, granddaughter, niece, dog mom, and friend to so many who are going miss her so deeply. 

'The world lost an amazing person, and her loss is felt by so many who loved her. Rest in peace Emilie and we will meet again in another life.'

The incident happened around 9.45pm near the Granish junction and involved a grey Peugeot 207. 

Sergeant Calum MacAulay said: 'Our thoughts remain with the family of Emilie. They have asked for privacy at what is a very difficult time.

'Our enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances and anyone who can assist and has not already spoken to officers should call us on 101, quoting incident number 3786 of Friday, 11 October, 2024.'