COPS have confirmed the death of a Stagecoach driver killed in a horror East Ayrshire crash is now being treated as murder.
Gordon Stirling, 23, of Kilmarnock, suffered devastating injuries after his Stagecoach single-decker collided with a white Ford Transit van on the A719 near Galston, Ayrshire, at round 5.30pm on Monday, August 14.
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Gordon Stirling died following a serious crash on the A77 near Galston in East Ayrshire
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Cops are treating Gordon’s death as murder
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Gordon was driving a single-decker Stagecoach bus at the time of the horror smashCredit: Alamy
He was taken to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but died there five days later.
The 42-year-old van driver sustained serious injuries.
Cops have now revealed they are treating Gordon’s death as murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Jennifer McCulloch said: “Enquiries are ongoing, and our thoughts remain with the family of Gordon.
“We are providing them with support as the investigation progresses.”
A spokesman for Stagecoach West Scotland said: “This is a Police Scotland investigation.
“It would not be appropriate for us to comment on this.”
We told how after the crash the bus firm launched an internal investigation and thanked the emergency services and staff at the hospital.
Fiona Doherty, managing director of Stagecoach West Scotland, said: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of our colleague Gordon Stirling.
“Gordon was the driver of the service 4 bus which was involved in a road traffic incident with another vehicle on Monday 14 August on the A77.
“The whole Stagecoach team is devastated about this and we all send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.”
Earlier this week tributes flooded in for Gordon describing him as “absolute legend” and a “gentle giant”.
One friend said: “A cheeky chappie, a lovely guy. Strong too! He fought on, but he has left us now.
Another commented: “So sad to hear Gordon has passed thoughts to all his family and friends.
Another friend added: “Every bus driver should be going home at the end of their shift not expecting something bad to happen to them.”
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