Tributes pour in for Scots dad who tragically died in A709 crash

Tributes have poured in for a Scots dad who died in an early-morning crash.

Anthony Doherty was described by family and friends as "top-of-the-line".

The 34-year-old sadly handed away on the scene of the incident, which occurred at 3.40am on the A709 Dumfries to Lockerbie street, close to to Dryfesdale Cemetery in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway.

Tributes have been paid to Anthony Doherty, with pals saying he will probably be "missed by many". (Picture: Fb)

Anthony was driving a black Vauxhall Corsa. He was the only real occupant and no different automobiles have been concerned.

He was pronounced lifeless on the scene.

Devastated family members paid their respects in public social media posts following the tragedy.

One relative Lenny Doherty wrote: "Some folks's gentle shines so vivid they're solely right here for a short while however their reminiscences final endlessly."

In addition they shared a heartfelt publish that learn: "How fortunate am I to have one thing that makes saying goodbye so laborious."

One other liked one commented: "Anthony was top-of-the-line".

Anthony Doherty has been described as "one in every of a sort". (Picture: Fb)

Others instructed how the daddy can be "missed by many".

One posted: "Completely devastating information, my ideas are together with his household.

"Sleep tight lad, you'll undoubtedly be missed by many."

One other wrote: "So unhappy rip, you'll be missed a lot."

Police confirmed Anthony's tragic passing on Monday night.

Officers expressed their condolences and urged these with dash-cam footage that would assist with their ongoing enquiry to return ahead.

Sergeant David Kerr stated: “Our ideas stay with Anthony Doherty’s household and pals at this tough time.

“I proceed to enchantment to anybody who might have witnessed the crash or been on the street within the early hours of Sunday morning and should have seen the automobile concerned previous to the crash."

He added: “Equally I might additionally enchantment to anybody who has dash-cam footage to contact officers as quickly as doable.

“Anybody with data can contact police through 101, quoting incident quantity 0633 of three April, 2022.”

The street was closed for nearly eight hours as officers investigated the horror smash.

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