A NORTHFIELD man has died following a fatal crash in Scotland after what was supposed to be ‘one of the best days of his life’.
The crash, involving a Seat Leon and a bus, happened on the A82 near Glencoe around 11.15am on July 3.
The driver and the passenger of the Seat were conveyed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.
The passenger, 18-year-old Jake Larmour, a former pupil at Turves Green Boys School, died in hospital on July 8.
Jake had been and climbed Ben Nevis – a dream of his – and he was on his way home to tell his family all about it.
His family said in a statement: “Our beautiful baby boy Jake was taken from us after what was supposed to be one of the best days of his life. He’d been and climbed Ben Nevis which was a dream of his and was on his way home to tell us all about it.
“Words can’t describe how we are feeling, we were only celebrating his 18th birthday just over a week ago and now we are arranging his funeral. Please let us grieve as a family. Fly high our darling Jakey.”
Sgt Ewan Calder, from Police Scotland, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Jake at this very difficult time.”
He added investigations into the incident were ongoing and he urged anyone travelling on the A82 around that time or anyone who saw either vehicle prior to the collision and had information or dash cam footage which could help to call Police Scotland on 101.
A fundraising page has been set up to help the family pay for Jake’s funeral. Click here for more information and to donate.
