Pensioner killed on the A75 named
Judith Molloy was involved in a crash near Auchenlarie on Wednesday morning
Last updated 30th May 2025
A 76-year-old woman who died in a crash on the A75 on Wednesday has been named.
Judith Molloy was the passenger in a car that collided with a van near Auchenlarie just before 11 thirty.
Mrs Molloy was taken to the Queen Elizabeth where she died a short time later.
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The driver of the car was uninjured.
Her family have released the following tribute via Police Scotland:
“Judith was an adored wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and she leaves behind family and many friends whose lives will never be the same.
"We will miss her every single day."
The driver and passenger of the van were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and have since been discharged. The driver of the car was uninjured.
Constable Luke Bell said: “Our thoughts are with Mrs Molloy's family and friends at this difficult time. We’ll continue to liaise with them throughout our investigation.
“I’d like to thank everyone who has come forward with information to assist our enquiries.
“We are still looking for witnesses to this collision, if you can help, contact 101 quoting reference 1251 of 28 May."
A previous release had name as Malloy, this should be Molloy. The age was 77 and should be 76.
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