Three killed in Highlands crash were American tourists, Police Scotland confirm

The trio died when their car was involved in a collision with a lorry on the A9.
Three Americans visiting Scotland died in crash in the Highlands, Police Scotland have confirmed (GH Maps/Alamy/PA)
Katrine Bussey27 August 2022

Three people killed in a Highlands crash were American tourists, Police Scotland have confirmed.

The trio died in a collision between a car and lorry on the A9 at Ralia, south of Newtonmore.

They have been named as Kathryn Bastion-Strong, 46, Jared Bastion, 45, and Mary-Lou Mauch, 75.

The lorry driver, a 59-year-old man, was unhurt in August 10’s smash.

Sergeant Alasdair Mackay said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of those who have died at what is a very difficult time for all.”

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