Man, 79, who died in crash after car found in water named 

The vehicle, a red Volkswagen Golf, was recovered however the 79-year-old died at the scene.

Man, 79, who died in crash after car found in water on Orkney namedAdobe Stock

A man who died after his car was found in the water in Orkney has been named.

Stephen Seymour-Clancy was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to Myre Bay in Hoy around 9.40am on Thursday, February 20.

The vehicle, a red Volkswagen Golf, was recovered however the 79-year-old died at the scene.

His death is not being treated as suspicious by police.

Road Policing Sergeant Ewan Calder said: “Our thoughts are with Mr Seymour-Clancy’s family and friends at this difficult time and we’ll continue to do all we can to support them.

“The incident is being treated as a fatal crash and I’d appeal to anyone who has information, and has not already spoken to police, to get in touch.”

Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0817 of February 20.

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