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[ 0 ] UPDATE: Perthshire 4x4 crash victim named as Livingston man Andrew Guinan
The driver killed at an off-road driving event in Perthshire on Sunday when the vehicle he was driving plummeted 200 feet down an embankment has been named by police as 23-year-old Andrew Guinan.
- By Alan Richardson
- Published in the Courier : 28.02.11
- Published online : 28.02.11 @ 05.11pm
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Mr Guinan was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle rolled down the slope, at Hillfoot Farm, near Coupar Angus.
Emergency services rushed to the remote area of farmland when the alarm was raised at 1pm by members of the Tay 4x4 Club, which had organised the day-long event.
Paramedics, police and fire crews struggled to reach the stricken vehicle because of the treacherous terrain but discovered there was nothing that could be done for its occupant.
It is understood no one else was involved in the accident.
Fire crews from nearby Coupar Angus and Blairgowrie stations were summoned, along with a supporting appliance from Perth and a specialist heavy rescue unit.
Station manager Graham Smart of Tayside Fire and Rescue, who was incident commander at the scene said a multi-agency meeting took place to discuss how the Mr Guinan would be removed from the remote location.
Tayside Police search and rescue team were mobilised to assist with the task, which was carried out after accident investigations had taken place.
Speaking before Mr Guinan's formal identification, Mr Smart said, "Our initial crews attending were faced with an extremely challenging situation to gain access to the incident, mainly due to the steep terrain and remoteness of the crash site.
"Poor underfoot conditions meant the transportation of extrication and trauma equipment could only be achieved using additional 4x4 capabilities.
"Tragically, the driver was pronounced dead by Tayside Trauma Team as we arrived at the scene and a plan was then put in place to remove him safely from the hillside. I would like to thank the crews and other emergency services who attended today for their combined efforts during this difficult incident.
"Fire and rescue crews remained in attendance for some time to assist Tayside Police making the scene safe to remove the driver from the hillside."
A police spokesman said a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
Tay 4x4 Club chairman and events organiser David Tindal said he could make no comment on the accident.
Club members gather for off-road events, according to the club website, to "satisfy our need to test our vehicles to the limit."
Hillfoot Farm, at Kinrossie, is a regular meeting place and is described as "basically one big steepish hill with bog areas all around the bottom of the hill."
The club, which has over 70 members, operates under the auspices of national governing body, the Motor Sports Association (MSA).
The MSA made no comment last night.
