The devastated wife of a Scots motorist who died during a horror two car smash has paid tribute to her “kind and gentle” husband.
Stuart Finnie, from Gavinton in the Scottish Borders, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene on the A6091 in Melrose, on Tuesday, February 1.
The 30-year-old’s Seat Ibizia collided with a Mini at around 8.35am near the B6539 with a 57-year-old rushed to hospital.
The woman suffered serious injuries but is expected to be released following medical treatment in the coming days.
Police Scotland have now formally identified the council worker while wife Alison announced his tragic passing on social media.
She wrote: “I am devastated to announce that I tragically lost my darling husband Stuart Finnie on Tuesday 1st February 2022.
“Stu was the best husband I could have asked for. I feel so privileged to have experienced his love because he had a special kind of love. If he loved you, he made sure you felt it.
“He was so kind and gentle. He was simply perfect. I’m so proud to be his wife and I will miss him forever.
“I just want to say how thankful I am to everyone who has reached out, I know it would mean a lot to Stu that so many people are offering their support.
“I’m so sorry that I haven’t gotten back to everyone. But I value each message just as much as the last. Please pray.
“Nothing will ever fill this void in my life, but with family, friends and God I’ll try to find my way. Stu will always be in my heart.”
Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash and are appealing for any motorists to come forward if they’ve not already spoken to officers.
Sergeant Kosmas Papakyriakou, of Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with Stuart’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“Our enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0603 of Tuesday, 1 February, 2022.”
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