A woman was killed in a car accident after a “dangerous pursuit,” prompting police to initiate a murder inquiry.
Amy-rose Wilson, 27, has been identified as the driver of a Vauxhall Vectra that was killed in a two-vehicle crash on the B902 New Carron Road in Falkirk at around 6.10 p.m. on Saturday. She was pronounced dead at the site after emergency personnel arrived.
The crash also injured two other people: a 22-year-old male who was her passenger and a 39-year-old man driving a black Volkswagen Tiguan. Police have begun a murder inquiry, declaring it “imperative” that the occupants of a black Mercedes that fled the scene be apprehended.
The crash occurred when the Mercedes C-Class pursued the Vauxhall onto New Carron Road, according to police. There had previously been a “altercation” between the passengers of the two vehicles on Foundry Street in Falkirk.
Tributes to Amy-rose Wilson have poured in from bereaved loved ones on social media, with one person calling her a “lovely lassie” and another writing: “Oh Amy-rose Wilson, my heart absolutely breaks for you and your family, such tragic news!” I only spoke with you last week. Sweetie, rest well xxx.”
“Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and friends at this very difficult time,” Detective Inspector Hazel Reid said. We have a committed team of officers working on this matter, and detailed investigations are currently underway. It is critical that we find the occupants of the black Mercedes that fled the scene. We believe this vehicle chased the Vauxhall in an unsafe manner, resulting in a collision with the Volkswagen Tiguan.”
“Officers are gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area, and door-to-door inquiries are also being conducted,” she added. I’d like to contact with anyone who has private CCTV, dashcam, or other footage that they believe could help the investigation.
“We will have a continued police presence in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers. It is vital that we find out more about what has happened as soon as we can and I would urge anyone with information to contact us as soon as possible, no matter how insignificant it might seem.”
