The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
No plans to prosecute after woman’s tragic road accident death
Probe finds no further investigation required at this time
The Crown Office has confirmed there will be no prosecution over an accident that claimed the life of an Angus pensioner last year.
Barbara Stormont from Arbroath was knocked over in the town’s Keptie Street exactly a year ago.
The 81-year-old was rushed to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee under police escort but died from her injuries.
Mrs Stormont’s daughter Morag, 54, was picking her mother up from the hairdressers when the accident happened.
As the civil servant pulled up to the shop, she noticed there had been accident.
Within a “split second”, she realised it was her own mother who was injured.
A Crown Office spokesman said: “The procurator fiscal has received a report in connection with the death of an 81-year-old woman on September 15 2016 at Arbroath.
“The investigation into the death, under the direction of Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit, has now concluded.
“After careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, the procurator fiscal concluded that no further investigation is required at this time.
“The nearest relatives have been advised of the results of our investigation.”
The tragedy happened at around 3.25pm and involved a black Volkswagen Transporter van, the driver of which was uninjured.
Morag said: “It all seemed to happen in a split second.
“When I realised it was mum, I started screaming. I ran from my car and people were keeping me away from the accident. They took me into a charity shop.”
She said the death had a detrimental impact on the health of Barbara’s husband, Angus.
She said: “My dad suffers from dementia but mum was so sprightly.
“Her passing has devastated our family.”
As the family continues to grieve, Morag contacted local politicians to address the “dangerous road” where her mother lost her life.
In August, Angus councillors delayed a decision over the possible siting of a pedestrian crossing in the area where the tragedy occurred.
Councillors are now due to carry out a site visit to decide whether a signalcontrolled crossing is needed, and where it should be sited.
Her passing has devastated our family. MORAG STORMONT