The man killed when his 4×4 vehicle plunged 200 feet down a Perthshire embankment on Sunday was a Tayside “snow hero” during the wintry weather.
Andrew Guinan (23), from Livingston, battled through icy conditions to take medical supplies from Ninewells Hospital to Arbroath in December.
But at the weekend he was a member of Tay 4×4 Club, taking part in an organised event at Hillfoot Farm, near Coupar Angus, when tragedy struck. It is understood his vehicle tipped over as he manoeuvred across a steep slope and rolled several times, gathering speed and causing his death within moments.
The Courier told how the big-hearted club member joined friends in using their vehicles to take essential dialysis supplies to the renal unit at Arbroath Infirmary.
They delivered 40 canisters of emergency aid after lorries had been beaten by the weather three times, ensuring all patients could be treated.
Following Sunday’s tragic accident, inquiries to Tay 4×4 Club were being directed to governing body the Motor Sports Association where a spokesman said, “The MSA sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the young man at this difficult time.
“As with any serious incident in or around motor sport, the MSA is now working closely with the police, other agencies and the organising club to establish precisely what happened on this occasion.
“At this stage, the MSA can only confirm that an event was being organised by Tay 4×4 Club a registered member club of the MSA. The MSA had issued an event permit for a Tyro Trial event, which is a low-level, starter-type event, in which 4×4 vehicles navigate a series of ‘gates’ at low speeds set out over undulating ground.
“The MSA can confirm that this discipline of motor sport has an excellent safety record and that there has never before been a serious accident at an MSA Tyro Trials event.”