Shetland drivers urged to aid serious crash inquiry

beehiveweb.co.uk editorial team 2026-08-03 15:22 3 min read

Panoramic view of a remote coastal village landscape in the Shetland islands, Scotland.

By the Beehiveweb.co.uk news desk

Police Scotland has renewed its effort to trace drivers who were near a white Toyota Hilux on the B9076 Scatsta Airport Road when a serious crash was reported. Anyone using the road at about 12.45am on Sunday, 12 July 2026, who has not already spoken to officers is being asked to come forward.

Motorists should also check any dash-cam recordings from that time. People responsible for private CCTV in the area are asked to review their footage for images of the pick-up or anything else that could assist the investigation. Information can be given by calling Police Scotland on 101 and quoting incident number 0163 of 12 July 2026.

What happened on Scatsta Airport Road

Police received a report at around 12.45am of a crash involving the white Toyota Hilux on the B9076 Scatsta Airport Road in Shetland. The supplied police update does not explain how the collision happened or describe the events leading up to it.

A male passenger in the pick-up was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment. Police Scotland described his injuries as serious but released no further medical details.

The 30-year-old male driver was arrested in connection with the incident and subsequently released pending further enquiries. The update does not report that he has been charged. The release pending enquiries means the police investigation is continuing; it does not establish the circumstances or cause of the crash.

Why officers want to hear from other drivers

Sergeant Scott MacDonald said police knew that other drivers were on the road at the same time as the Toyota Hilux. The renewed appeal is aimed particularly at those motorists if they have not yet contacted officers.

A driver may hold useful information even if they did not witness the collision. Police are seeking sightings of the Hilux before the crash as well as accounts from anyone who saw the incident itself. Recordings could also help officers examine the vehicle’s movements and establish what happened around the time the report was received.

Anyone reviewing footage should focus on the relevant road and time and contact police if the Toyota Hilux or potentially relevant activity appears. Police have not provided a wider time window or identified another vehicle they are seeking.

How to pass information to Police Scotland

Witnesses, drivers and footage holders can contact Police Scotland by calling 101 and quoting incident number 0163 of 12 July 2026. The incident reference will help ensure information is directed to the correct inquiry.

The confirmed next stage is the continuation of further enquiries, including contact from road users who were near the B9076 at the relevant time and the review of any dash-cam or private CCTV material supplied. The appeal and investigation details were provided by Police Scotland News.

Source: Police Scotland News

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