THE family of an American student who died following a crash in the Highlands has described her as "a passionate adventurer who loved the outdoors".
Emilie Anne Parker, aged 30 died after a crash on the B9152 near Aviemore on Friday, October 11.
Parker was from the United States and had recently moved to Scotland to study social work at the University of Dundee.
Her two dogs, Roo (a black and white male) and Carver (a tan coloured female), who were walking with her, also died.
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Her family released a statement, paying tribute to Parker who "dreamed to help serve the underserved communities of the world".
It said: “We are so devastated by the tragic loss of Emilie and her beloved dogs, Roo and Carver. Emilie moved with her dogs to Dundee from Colorado, USA, in July of this year, to pursue her Masters in Social Work at the University of Dundee.
“Emilie was a smart, beautiful, courageous 30-year-old woman, who was taken from us far too soon. She was a passionate adventurer who loved the outdoors. You could find her with her pups, biking, hiking, rafting, skiing, dog sledding or crafting whenever she wasn’t working or studying.
“She was an amazing sister, daughter, granddaughter, niece, dog mom, and friend to so many who are going miss her so deeply. The world lost an amazing person, and her loss is felt by so many who loved her. Rest in peace Emilie and we will meet again in another life.”
Emergency services were called to the B9152 road near the Granish Junction in Aviemore on Friday at around 9.45pm following a collision between a grey Peugeot 207 and a pedestrian.
The 20-year-old male driver of the grey Peugeot was not injured.
Sergeant Calum MacAulay said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of Emilie. They have asked for privacy at what is a very difficult time.
“Our enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances and anyone who can assist and has not already spoken to officers should call us on 101, quoting incident number 3786 of Friday, October 11, 2024.”
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