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On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, police officer Jack Delaney received devastating news en route to a crash scene as his wife, Melissa Delaney, was identified as one of the victims involved in the tragic accident. It was a three-vehicle crash in which two cars and one van collided on the A75 in Dumfriesshire. As reported by the Daily Mail, Melissa, driving a Nissan, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jack Delaney, who serves as a traffic police officer, was on duty when he received the news of his wife's death from his colleague. As per Daily Mail, Melissa Delaney was a member of the Dumfries Baton Twirlers (DBT) community for 15 years and an active fundraising committee member.
Officer receives heartbreaking news en route to a crash in Dumfriesshire: Wife Melissa Delaney dies
As per Daily Mail, the 41-year-old victim, Melissa Delaney, wife of Officer Jack Delaney, was pronounced dead in a three-vehicle collision at A75 in Dumfriesshire on February 13, 2024, at 6.20 am. According to the Scotland police, two cars and one van were involved in the accident.
The Nissan Qashqai driver, Melissa, and the 35-year-old Peugeot Boxer van driver man were pronounced dead at the spot. Both victims' families were informed. The accident was a significant collision as the Dumfriesshire road was blocked for nearly ten hours while emergency services were attending the scene.
The DBT community, of which Melissa Delaney was a member, condoled her, saying their community family will never be the same. As reported by Daily Mail, Abbie Davidson, one of the members, said:
"At DBT we are one big family, and it's not until something tragic like this happens you realise how lucky you are to be surrounded by such a strong and supportive group of people. Our family will never be the same without you Mel."
Sarah Wilson, Melissa Delaney's neighbor, told the Daily Mail that she will never forget the smile on Melissa's face. She added:
"This news has shattered the lives of so many and goes to show how loved she really was. I am left with nothing but happy memories of her and will never forget that neverending smile on her face."
Speaking about the tragic incident, the investigation officer, Insp. Adnan Alam, appealed for eyewitnesses, as per the BBC. He said:
"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the people who died and all those involved in the collision. We continue to offer them support as our inquiries progress."
He added:
"I'd be keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened or anyone with dashcam footage of the A75 around that time, please review your footage and bring anything of significance to our attention."
As the investigation continues, the Scotland police have reported that the third vehicle was a Renault Clio and was driven by a 49-year-old man, who was uninjured. However, the other victim's identity in the Peugeot Boxer van is yet to be revealed.
