USA family pay tribute to beloved daughter after her and her 2 dogs died in a crash while out walking on the B9152 near Aviemore and the A9’s Granish junction
The devastated family of a woman who died while out walking her dogs near Aviemore have paid tribute to a “smart, beautiful and courageous” person “who was taken from us far too soon”.
Emilie Anne Parker (30), who was from the United States but had recently moved to Scotland, died following a collision involving a car while she was out walking her dogs on the B9152 near Aviemore on Friday, October 11.
Her two dogs, Roo (a black and white male) and Carver (a tan coloured female), also died.
Her family has now released a tribute to Ms Parker, alongside photos of her and her dogs enjoying the great outdoors - something she was passionate about.
They 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, with which she dreamed to help serve the underserved communities of the world.
“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 to 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.”
The incident happened around 9.45pm near the A9’s Granish junction and involved a grey Peugeot 207. The driver of the car, a 20-year-old man, 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.”
