Colorado Woman Dies in Crash While Walking Her Beloved Huskies in Scotland

Mar. 15, 2025

Emilie Anne Parker.Photo:Emilie Anne Parker/Facebook

Emilie Anne Parker/Facebook

An American woman was killed in a vehicular crash in Scotland while walking her two huskies, said Scottish authorities.

In a Tuesday, Oct. 22 news release fromPolice Scotland, the woman was identified as Emilie Anne Parker, 30, who was from Colorado and recently moved to Scotland to pursue her studies.

The police also noted that emergency responders were present, butParker and her dogs died at the scene.

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Images of Emilie Anne Parker with her two dogs.Scotland Police

Scotland Police

The family described Parker as “smart, beautiful” and “courageous” —  a person who loved the outdoors.

“You could find her with her pups, biking, hiking, rafting, skiing, dog sledding or crafting whenever she wasn’t working or studying,” they added.

Police Scotland Sgt. Calum MacAulay said in a press statement: “Our thoughts remain with the family of Emilie. They have asked for privacy at what is a very difficult time.”

In a statement shared with PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the University of Dundee said: “This is tragic news which has shocked us all and our thoughts are with Emilie’s family and friends, to whom we are offering support at this extremely difficult time.”

source: people.com