The family of Peter Brown, a 43-year-old man known as Richard, have paid tribute to him following his death in a three-vehicle collision on the A6089 near Gordon in the Scottish Borders. According to BBC News, he died at the scene of the accident, which occurred at approximately 17:55 on 27 October when his Ford Focus collided with a Toyota Hilux and a Tesla Model S.
In a statement, his family described him as a "gentle, kind, loving soul" who would be "deeply missed by his heartbroken parents, wider family and many friends". They expressed their gratitude to the emergency services who responded to the crash and made efforts to save him, as well as commending the support provided by Police Scotland's traffic division and the assistance of motorists who stopped to help at the scene.
The collision resulted in injuries to the Toyota driver, who was transported to Borders General Hospital for treatment. The driver of the Tesla Model S did not require hospital care following the incident.
What happens next in the investigation?
Sergeant Barry Sommerville of Police Scotland stated that inquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. He appealed to anyone who witnessed the collision or possesses information that could assist the investigation to come forward and contact the police.
Key Facts
- Peter Brown, 43, died at the scene of a three-vehicle crash on the A6089 near Gordon on 27 October at 17:55
- The collision involved a Ford Focus, a Toyota Hilux, and a Tesla Model S
- The Toyota driver was hospitalised; the Tesla driver required no treatment
- Police Scotland traffic division continues to investigate the circumstances of the crash
