Motoring in Moray: Driver (41) dies in A96 crash
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A 41-year-old woman has died after her car crashed on the A96 yesterday evening.
The accident happened at 7pm on Sunday four miles west of Nairn at Wester Hardmuir.
The road was closed until after midnight while the emergency services were at the scene.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to the accident.
The deceased motorist was driving a blue Citroen DS3.
Sergeant David Miller said: "Our inquiries are continuing into the full circumstances.
"Sadly the female driver died and our thoughts are with her family and friends.
"I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible.
"The road was closed for just over six hours and diversions were in place.
"I would like to thank members of the public for their patience while we carried out our investigation into this serious crash.
"Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2947 of 11 July."