A man has died in hospital five days after a collision between a van and a heavy goods vehicle on the A84 near Callander, prompting renewed appeals from police for witnesses and dash‑cam footage as investigators continue to piece together what happened. The crash, which closed the road for several hours, has raised fresh concerns about early‑morning road safety on this busy Stirling‑Perth route.
The incident occurred at about 3.50am on Friday, 15 May on A84 Stirling Road close to McLaren Terrace. Emergency services attended the scene after a Renault Kangoo and an HGV were involved in a collision; the 45‑year‑old driver of the van was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.
Police confirmed the man died in hospital on Wednesday, 20 May. Road Policing officers have resumed enquiries and the A84 was temporarily closed again later on the morning of 15 May while crash investigators examined the scene.
Sergeant Michael Shillington said officers are continuing to look into the circumstances of the collision and asked anyone who was near the area at the time to get in touch. He specifically urged road users with dash‑cam footage to review recordings and contact police if they believe their footage could help the investigation.
- When: Around 3.50am, Friday 15 May
- Where: A84 Stirling Road, near McLaren Terrace, Callander
- Vehicles involved: Renault Kangoo and an HGV
- Outcome: Van driver, aged 45, taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital; died 20 May
- Police reference: Incident number 0316 of 15 May
Police Scotland reiterated the factual timeline and asked anyone with information to contact them via 101, quoting the incident number above. The force said officers from the road policing unit remain engaged in enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crash.
Local residents and commuters felt the impact of the closures on a main route between Stirling and Perth. Even short disruptions on the A84 can cause long delays, and collisions involving HGVs often leave a complicated scene for investigators to examine.
Beyond the immediate investigation, the collision highlights the broader safety challenges on rural trunk roads: limited sightlines, early‑morning journeys and the mix of light vehicles with large freight traffic increase the risk of serious outcomes. Road safety campaigners often point to improved lighting, clearer signage and wider promotion of dash‑cam reporting as practical steps that help investigators and can deter dangerous driving.
If you were in the area at the time or have relevant footage, contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number 0316 of 15 May. Any piece of information, however small it may seem, could assist detectives working to establish how the collision occurred.
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