Driver dies in New Year’s Eve car crash

A man was killed in a crash in Argyll and Bute on New Year’s Eve.

The accident happened on the A83 near Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, at around 7.30pm on Tuesday. No other vehicles were involved.

The 53-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin have been informed.

The A83 is still closed at Whitehouse, near Tarbert.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “There is a local diversion in place via the B8001, a single track road only suitable for cars.

“Road users are advised to avoid the area.”