A heartbroken family have paid tribute to a much 'loved' teen after his tragic death in a horror crash on a Highland road.
Craig Melville was killed on Saturday after being involved in the smash at around 9.35pm when the car he was a back seat passenger in ploughed into a wall on the B9176 near Alness.
Now the 16-year-old, from Alness, has been described as a 'dearly missed' and 'loving' son, grandson, and boyfriend by his devastated family.
It comes as a 39-year-old man and 15-year-old girl remain in hospital as a result of the crash.
A 22-year-old woman was also taken to hospital, but has since been released.
Loved ones are remembering the 'angel' teen as an 'amazing boy' who 'didn’t deserve this at all'
Craig’s family have been left devastated by the loss and released a statement through Police Scotland.
It read: “Craig was a loving son, grandson, boyfriend, nephew, cousin and friend, much loved and is dearly missed.
"The family now wish their privacy respected at this difficult time."
As reported earlier, one loved one wrote on social media: “My boy I love you so much you will forever be with me in my heart am so sorry you went the most horrible way ever.
“You meant so much to everyone, most loved caring person you could meet.
"You didn’t deserve this at all. I love you with all my heart my angel.”
Police have now launched an investigation into the crash.
A blue Audi RS4 was travelling west on the B817 and turned right onto the B9176, when it appears to have lost control and hit a wall at the junction of Fyrish Substation.
Officers are appealing for information and dashcam footage as enquires continue.
Sergeant David Miller said: “Our thoughts very much remain with Craig’s family and friends at this time and our investigation into the circumstances around the crash are continuing.
“We continue to appeal to any other road users who were in the area around the time of the incident to please come forward. In particular, we would ask any motorists with dash cams to check their footage, as they could have captured an image which could assist us.
"Any small piece of information could prove vital to our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4030 of 27 March, 2021.
