Woman charged after A96 crash that killed RAF Lossiemouth corporal
Corporal David Thorne died while riding his motorbike in March last year.
Last updated 16th Jan 2025
A woman has been charged after a fatal road crash on the A96 last March.
Corporal David Thorne, who served at RAF Lossiemouth, was killed on the Aberdeen to Inverness road, at the junction with A920 Deveron Road at Huntly, while riding his motorbike on Tuesday 5 March 2024.
The 43-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have now confirmed a 32-year-old woman has since been charged in connection with road traffic offences.
A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
RAF tribute
Corporal Thorne, who was originally from Wales, served in the RAF for 26 years as an Aircraft Technician and was serving on 1 Squadron.
A statement released by the RAF described David as "first and foremost a family man" to his wife, three children and two grandchildren.
It read: "Known as David to his family, ‘Dave’ to his colleagues, and ‘Our Dai’ to his friends back in Wales, Corporal Thorne was married, with three children and two grandchildren.
"And while the RAF will deeply mourn his passing, the thoughts of everyone at RAF Lossiemouth are firmly with his wife Michelle, his mother Sally, his father Graham, his children Aaron, Katy and Ash, and his grandchildren, Lauren and Miles.
"David achieved much during his RAF career and his vast contribution had led to him recently being selected for promotion to Sergeant, an achievement which reflected his professionalism, leadership, and ability as an aircraft technician."