Tragedy as US student is killed in Scottish Highlands

by · Mail Online

An American student has been killed in a car crash in the Scottish Highlands. 

Emilie Anne Parker, who is originally from Colorado but was studying at the University of Dundee, was walking her beloved Huskies Carver and Roo when a car collided with them near the town of Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. 

The tragedy claimed the lives of both Ms Parker and her pets. The 20-year-old man behind the wheel of the car was not injured. 

In a heartbreaking statement, Ms Parker's family have paid tribute to their 'amazing sister, daughter and granddaughter.'

Her family said: 'Emilie was a smart, beautiful, courageous 30-year-old woman, who was taken from us far too soon.  

Emilie Anne Parker, who is originally from Colorado but was studying at the University of Dundee, was walking her beloved Huskies Carver and Roo when a car collided with them
In a heartbreaking statement, Ms Parker's family have paid tribute to their 'amazing sister, daughter and granddaughter.' Her family said: 'Emilie was a smart, beautiful, courageous 30-year-old woman, who was taken from us far too soon' 
The tragedy claimed the lives of both Ms Parker and her pets. The 20-year-old man behind the wheel of the car was not injured
The incident happened around 9.45pm on Friday October 11 near the town of Aviemore close to the Granish junction of the British B9152 road and involved a grey Peugeot 207

'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 on Friday October 11  near the Granish junction of the British B9152 road and involved a grey Peugeot 207.

Sergeant Calum MacAulay from Police Scotland 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.'