'Chloe was our beautiful, sensitive, funny and much-loved daughter' say her family following High Court trial in Inverness
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Relatives of nursery teacher Chloe Morrison, who was killed in a tragic road accident, have spoken this afternoon.
Earlier today John O'Donnell, of Crossover Road, Inverurie was convicted by a jury's majority at the High Court in Inverness of causing her death by careless driving in October 2019.
A statement from Chloe's family reads: "The Morrison family would like to give heartfelt thanks to PC William Jones, Procurator Fiscal Niall Macdonald and Advocate Depute David Dickson for their hard work and dedication in helping secure a guilty verdict for our beloved Chloe.
"We feel at this time while coming to terms with the outcome of death by careless driving, it should have been the more serious charge, but we have to accept the jury's decision.
"We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our families and the people of Drumnadrochit and surrounding area not only for their kind messages and support during the trial but also at the time of Chloe's tragic death.
"Your kindness and love throughout is greatly appreciated by us all.
"Chloe was our beautiful, sensitive, funny and much-loved daughter, cherished dearly not just by us but by all of her close friends and work colleagues. Her memories will remain with us forever.
"A tragic irony during the trial with all the talk about yellow, is that it was Chloe's favourite colour."
