The heartbroken family of a dad who died in a horror crash in Carnoustie have paid tribute to a "beautiful soul".
Derek George Millar had been the driver of a Volkswagen Golf when it collided with the boundary wall of a property on Newton Road on Sunday, March 26. Emergency crews raced to the incident at 2.50am, but the 42-year-old was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the tragedy, the dad-of-two's devastated family released a statement through Police Scotland.
It reads: “Our lives and hearts are shattered after the loss of our beloved Derek who was tragically taken from us on Sunday morning. Derek was a father of two who raised his children after the passing of their mother. Derek was a beautiful soul deeply loved by all who knew him. He touched many hearts in his home town of Carnoustie.
“Our family are in complete shock at the loss of our beloved Derek who was taken from us far too soon, especially having recently survived cancer. The heartache left by Derek’s passing will last for an eternity.”
Meanwhile, police inquiries into the fatal collision remain ongoing. Officers are appealing to any witnesses of the crash, particularly those with dash-cam footage, to come forward.
Sergeant William Strachan from Tayside’s Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Derek at this difficult time. Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who was in the area and witnessed the crash or who may have information which can assist, and who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch.
“I would also appeal to anyone with dash-cam footage to contact us.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0346 of 26 March, 2023.
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