A north-east police officer who lost his leg after being hit by a car will be honoured for his courage in returning to work.
Ewan Simpson was riding his motorbike home from Fraserburgh on October 26 last year following a late shift when he was struck by a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction.
The motorist, who had fallen asleep at the wheel and drifted across the lane, fled the scene without calling for help.
Mr Simpson, a father of two, had to wait for 45 minutes before two passing nurses, Beverley Masson and Angela Morris,
stumbled upon the scene.
The officer has since had his right leg amputated, and had to have bone grafts and pins inserted into his right arm to save it.
Fraserburgh man Alan Tait was jailed for seven years for his involvement in the crash in April.
Speaking about the incident for the first time, Mr Simpson said he was “just thankful” he was going to live.
He said at first the accident changed his life “completely” and also affected the lives of his partner Nicola and their children – Lola, six, and Louie, three.
But now fitted with a prosthetic limb, he has returned to full-time work in an effort to continue his policing career.
He said: “I’ve got no intention of leaving the police.”
The dad has been put forward for special recognition at this year’s Scottish Police Federation Police Bravery Awards for his “truly inspirational” recovery.
He will attend a reception at Holyrood on December 1 followed by an awards event.
Brian Docherty, chairman of the Scottish Police Federation, said: “PC Simpson has shown incredible personal strength and determination.”
