The man who tragically lost his life in an incident near Forfar has been identified...
Published: 5:19 pm October 23, 2023
Updated: 10:49 am October 8, 2025
Tragic Death of John Gillan in Forfar Incident: Police Confirm No Foul Play – UKNIP

The man who tragically lost his life in an incident near Forfar has been identified as John Gillan from Arbroath. The 56-year-old driver passed away following a one-vehicle crash in which a tree struck his van on the B9127 at Whigstreet.

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Police were alerted to the incident at around 17.05 BST on Thursday, 19 October 2023. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but unfortunately, Gillan was pronounced dead at the site.

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