No one will face any charges over the death of a woman who was killed when she was hit by a lorry in one of Aberdeen’s busiest roads.
Karen Gillanders had been crossing King Street when she was struck by the white truck near a pedestrian crossing outside Aberdeen University’s King’s Lawn earlier this year.
The 41-year-old had been on her way to volunteer at the Marie Curie charity shop in Chapel Street when the tragic accident happened on May 26.
A major police investigation was launched at the time, including numerous appeals to the public for information.
A reconstruction was even carried out at the scene days later, with the Reed Boardall lorry that was involved in the crash brought in for investigation.
Yesterday, a spokesman for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) confirmed the investigation into what happened was now closed.
“The Procurator Fiscal received a report in connection with the death of a 41-year-old woman in Aberdeen on May 26, 2014,” he said.
“After careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, Crown Counsel concluded that no further investigation is required.”
Ms Gillanders was described by her mother, Elizabeth, as a “beloved daughter”, who was also a much-loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie, niece and cousin.
She said: “Karen was a kind, caring and gentle person who was always well-dressed and girly by nature.”
Her mother added how her daughter, who lived in Aberdeen, had been volunteering at the Marie Curie charity shop for the last few years and enjoyed her work “very much”.
“She was much loved by family, friends and everyone who knew her,” her mother said.
Friends also paid tribute to Ms Gillanders on social networking sites, with one colleague describing her as “a lovely lady”.