92-year-old woman who died in Inverness crash named

Police continue to appeal for information after the Academy Street crash

Author: Joe OdberPublished 3rd Nov 2026

A 92-year-old woman who died following a crash in Inverness has been named as Mary Jane Goodwin.

Emergency services were called to a report of a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Academy Street at around 9.50am on Thursday 29th October 2026.

Mrs Goodwin was pronounced dead at the scene.

Academy Street was closed at Crown Road and Chapel Street for seven hours while officers carried out enquiries.

Sergeant Calum MacAulay, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: "Our sympathies remain with the family and friends of Mrs Goodwin, who have requested that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.

"Our enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances, and we are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to please come forward."

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland, quoting reference 0879 of Thursday 29th October 2026.

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