A woman who lost her life following a road traffic collision in Inverness city centre has been named as 92 year old Mary Jane Goodwin.

Mrs Goodwin died following a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Academy Street on Thursday 29 October 2026.

Emergency services were called to the busy city centre street at approximately 9.50am, but sadly Mrs Goodwin was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her death has brought an immense loss to those who knew and loved her, and the thoughts of the wider community will undoubtedly be with her family and friends at this difficult time.

Academy Street was closed at Crown Road and Chapel Street for around seven hours while police carried out enquiries into the circumstances of the collision.

Police Scotland has confirmed that its investigation remains ongoing, with officers continuing to appeal for anyone who may have information to come forward.

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.”

The family has asked for privacy as they come to terms with their loss, and that wish deserves to be respected.

While the investigation continues, police have made no further announcement about the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist officers is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 0879 of Thursday 29 October 2026.

Above all, today is about remembering that behind this tragic news is a woman whose life mattered deeply to the people who loved her, and a family now grieving her loss.