Driver arrested after Perthshire crash leaves 19-year-old woman dead

A 19-year-old woman has died following a crash in Perthshire in the early hours of Sunday morning.

She had been the front seat passenger in a blue Ford Fiesta when it crashed at about 2.50am on the B9099 Luncarty to Stanley Road, near the junction leading to Gowrie Farm.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 21-year-old male driver and another 19-year-old female passenger, who had been in the back seat of the car, were taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee with what are described as serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver has been arrested in connection with road traffic offences, and police inquiries are ongoing.

The road was closed for accident investigation work following the incident and reopened at about 1.15pm

Police Scotland Sergeant Steve Livesey said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died and those who have been injured.

“Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and anyone who can assist is asked to get in touch.

“If you were driving near the area at the time and have dash-cam that could assist then please make contact with officers.”

Police Scotland is asking anyone who can help to call them on 101, quoting incident number 0617 of Sunday, September 1, 2024.