Police name man who died in Shetland crash

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Image caption, Fraser Smith, 25 died following the crash on the A970 in Shetland

Police have named a 25-year-old man who died following a crash on the main road to Sumburgh Airport in Shetland.

Fraser Smith from the Boddam area in the South Mainland area of the island was pronounced dead at the scene.

The accident, involving a Toyota Hilux, happened on the A970 near Sandwick at about 01:00 on Friday.

The road was closed for around 15 hours while inquiries were carried out.

Man dies after crash on road to Shetland airport

Police Scotland have appealed for anyone with information to .

Sgt Chris Donaldson from the Highland and Islands Road Policing Unit said: 鈥淥ur thoughts are with Fraser鈥檚 family and friends at this difficult time.

鈥淥ur inquiries are ongoing, and I ask anyone who witnessed the crash, or has dash-cam footage to please come forward.鈥